Doctor Pygmalion (first printing) The Autobiography of a Plastic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgeon & Surgery Doctor of Psycho-Cybernetics

Maltz, Maxwell

Published by Thomas Y. Crowell, New York, 1953

About this Item

Thomas Y. Crowell, New York. 1953. 261 pages. First edition, first printing. The rare first American edition, first printing in uncommon DJ. Book is tight. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Pages and endpapers are clean and bright; no writing within. Blue cloth panels are clean. Book's only flaw is shelf-rubbing along edges that has caused tiny loss of blue hue in a handful of spots. Tiny dent along upper panel edge. Uncommon DJ is present. Multiple shallow chips along DJ edges. DJ shows soiling; mostly to rear. DJ spine shows sun-dulling to blue and yellow hues. A glimpse into the life of noted cosmetic surgeon, Maxwell Maltz, who later turned into a self-help guru and author; and considered one of the pioneers of the seminal self-help movement; or now referred to as the health and wellness field. Dr. Maltz shares a lifetime's worth of patients' stories, from a doctor's point of view, and how their transformations altered their mental well-being, and happiness. A tight copy of the uncommon first American edition, first printing in its original rare DJ. All flaws noted.

Seller Inventory # 004035

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Doctor Pygmalion (first printing) The Autobiography of a Plastic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgeon & Surgery Doctor of Psycho-Cybernetics
• Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell, New York
• Publication Date: 1953
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • First Edition
  • Memoir
  • Medical