Description: Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War Author: [James Bond source book] TROTTER, Wilfred, F.R.S. (1872-1939) Title: Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War Publication: London: Fisher Unwin, 1916 Description: [Social psychology] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.213; [1], Imprint; [2], blank. Publisher's mid-green cloth lettered and ruled in blind to front cover, blocked in gilt to backstrip. Edges spotted, light foxing within, small, neat owner name to paste-down, covers are rather fresh looking with some light rubbing to tips. A near fine copy of a rare and important book. An early classic of crowd mentality and the psychology of war, detailing Trotter's concept of the herd instinct, which he first outlined in two papers published in 1908. A James Bond source book, which clearly influenced Ian Fleming. Trotter's theory is cited in 'Live and Let Die' (Cape, 1954, p.220), and revisited in both 'From Russia With Love' (1957) and 'Thunderball' (1961). The first edition is scarce, with no other copy available for sale at the time of writing; we have handled just one copy previously (Item 63215, £650). Bibliographer Jon Gilbert's copy, with his pencilled notes and ownership signature. His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Gilbert, Section L., p.619. Seller ID: 65543 Subject: James Bond 007 Adrian Harrington began trading in 1971, as part of Harrington Brothers on London's fashionable King's Road, after 40+ years of bookselling in the capital, Adrian relocated to Royal Tunbridge Wells. Adrian Harrington Rare Books deal in a wide selection of literature, modern first editions, leather bound library sets, children's and illustrated books and fine and rare antiquarian and old books in all fields. Ian Fleming Bibliographer Jon Gilbert curates our world-class stock of James Bond material, including first edition novels, film posters, original scripts and associated ephemera. Terms All orders ship within two business days. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All books and dust-jackets are supplied in suitable archival quality protectors and orders are professionally packed in bubble wrap and high quality cardboard book packs to ensure that they arrive safely. OUR GUARANTEE. We endeavour to describe item as accurately as possible using industry standard grades and our feedback speaks for itself. It is not in our interests to 'overdescribe', but in the unlikely event of a problem we offer a no-quibble refund on all items. Please email if you have any questions, and please view our other items listed.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 975 GBP
Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Author: James Bond source book] TROTTER, Wilfred, F.R.S. (1872-1939
Publisher: London: Fisher Unwin, 1916
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
