Sexual Behavior in the Human Male [WITH] Sexual Behavior in the Human Female
Philadelphia and London: W. B. Saunders Company, 1948, 1953. First editions. Hardcover. Quarto. xv, 804, xxx, 842pp. Original burgundy and red cloth with gilt lettering and ruling on blue labels of spine. The so-called Kinsey Reports on male and female sexuality by Alfred C. Kinsey, considered the first major figure in American Sexology. In 1947 Kinsey had founded the institute for Sex Research at Indiana University, previously known as the Kinsey Institute in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. First editions of the two titles Kinsey is best known for. Though controversial in its reception his works influenced social and cultural values in the United States and internationally. Both volumes illustrated with numerous charts, tables and diagrams. Bindings with light wear along edges. previous owner's names inked to both front free endpapers. g+. Item #47087
Price: $95.00