7 3/4 x 5 3/8 in (19.7 x 13.8 cm)

Provenance and Authentication:
This collectible has undergone a rigorous forensic evaluation. The signatures were carefully analyzed across multiple criteria, including ink deposition, material aging characteristics, stylistic consistency, and historical alignment. The findings provide a sound basis for authenticity and historical context, and the piece is accompanied by comprehensive documentation supporting both its provenance and verification.

Offered here is a highly rare first edition of The Problem of Lay-Analyses by Sigmund Freud, published by Brentano's, New York, in 1927. Presented in its brown cloth hardcover binding, this copy bears Freud's bold, flowing signature on the title page, making it a significant historical and intellectual artifact.

This publication stands as one of Freud's major late works, addressing the controversial issue of whether non-medically trained individuals should be allowed to practice psychoanalysis. The book reflects Freud's broader philosophical defense of psychoanalysis as a discipline distinct from traditional medicine, reinforcing its accessibility and intellectual independence.

Signed Freud books, especially those connected to seminal psychoanalytic debates, are exceedingly scarce. Examples like this, in strong condition and bearing an authentic signature, are treasured by institutions and collectors alike. In recent years, similar signed Freud titles have achieved strong results at auction, including a 2022 sale of a signed copy of The Ego and the Id which realized over $35,000, underscoring the lasting academic and market reverence for his legacy.

With its elegant format and historic gravitas, this book would make a powerful addition to a private library, psychology office, or scholarly institution.