[HYPNOTISM]. Pair of Titles About Hypnotism, including: COOK, Wm.- Wesley. Practical Lessons in Hypnotism. Chicago: Thompson & Thomas, [1900]. 8vo. Illustrated. 264 pp. Publisher’s full red cloth, front board and spine stamped in colors. Spine a bit toned, minor rubbing to binding, text a bit toned, a few gutters overopened. Fine, better than usually seen. FIRST EDITION. [And:] DELAURENCE, L. W. Practical Lessons in Hypnotism & Magnetism. Chicago: Frederic J. Drake, [1902]. 8vo. Illustrated. [265] pp. Publisher’s full red cloth, front board and spine stamped in black. Spine a bit toned, rubbed, light rubbing to boards, endleaves and text toned. Fine. FIRST EDITION THUS, THE “DE LAURENCE AUTHORIZED EDITION.” Handsome copies of these rare books on Hypnotism.