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Self Analysis: A Simple Self-help Book of Tests and Processes Based on Dianetics
by HUBBARD, L. Ron
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Gloucester City, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
(Wichita): The International Library of Arts and Sciences / (The Hubbard Dianetic Foundation), 1951. Softcover. Near Fine. Stated first edition (also states "Acceptance Fund Copy" on front wrap). Quarto. 112pp. Stapled card wrappers printed in green. Laid in are two die-cut thin card discs with various physical properties printed at the edges, that correspond to parts of the text, as issued. Name of a noted psychotherapist, and the word "Dianetics" in ink along the edge of the spine, both on the front wrap, cheap paper toned but sturdy, very good or better. Very early publication from Dianetics, a popular but short-lived form of psychotherapy, and the forerunner of Scientology.
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- Bookseller
- Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 460940
- Title
- Self Analysis: A Simple Self-help Book of Tests and Processes Based on Dianetics
- Author
- HUBBARD, L. Ron
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The International Library of Arts and Sciences / (The Hubbard Dianetic Foundation)
- Place of Publication
- (Wichita)
- Date Published
- 1951
- Keywords
- Psychology, Philosophy, Religion
- Bookseller catalogs
- Psychology;
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