MEMOIRS OF EXTRAORDINARY POPULAR DELUSIONS AND THE MADNESS OF CROWDS
The landmark work in the vintage 1852 illustrated edition.
"Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one."
The landmark work on historic crazes and mob mentality, addressing such fascinating issues as alchemy, witchcraft, and the calamitous Dutch tulip mania of 1637.
Mackay's masterpiece has had a profound influence on economics and social psychology. This beautiful leather-bound set features all the illustrations from the vintage 1852 edition.
Limited to just 800 hand-numbered sets.
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In Stock
- 5" x 7 1/4"
Features include:
Fully bound in genuine leather.
Limited to 800 hand-numbered copies.
22kt gold deeply inlaid on the "hubbed" spine.
Custom-crafted clothbound slipcase.
Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that lasts for generations.
Sewn pages — not just glued like ordinary books.
Gilded page ends.
Handsome moiré endpages and a satin-ribbon page marker.
Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
Rigorous inspection at every stage ensures adherence to our exacting standards.
Superb craftsmanship and commitment to quality.
Item #:3092