Lot 78
Freud, Sigmund (1856-1939) Austrian neurologist; founder of psychoanalysis. He was forced to leave Vienna by the Nazi regime (1938) and lived in London until his death. Autograph Letter Signed "Freud" on stationery engraved "Prof. Dr. Freud, Wien, IX., Berggasse 19," one page (recto/verso), in German, Vienna, 5 Oct. 1917. Very fine. With translation. To "Dear Colleague," describing the symptoms of a patient and recommending psychoanalysis for him. In part:
"Dr. Benesch, age 36, from Eger, is suffering from a very interesting periodical affliction which is not melancholia, but certainly neurasthenia and manifests itself by pressure in the head, listlessness at work and cessation of the libido, showing the most distinct connection with his sexual life. In such a way that today normal intercourse does not agree with him any more. His previous attacks were provoked by frequent masturbation. The patient is on a three months leave…I think he should use this period to undergo PS (psychoanalyticial treatment) with you…."
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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