BEARD, George Miller (1839-1883). The Psychology of the

BEARD, George Miller (1839-1883). The Psychology of the Salem Witchcraft Excitement of 1692. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1882. 8vo. Publisher’s soft brown cloth with titles gilt stamped (rubbing); floral endpapers. FIRST EDITION. One of the first books ever printed to discuss the Salem witchcraft hysteria from a purely psychological standpoint. Provenance: “Dr. Bishop” (signature). A very nice copy.