Shopping for antiquarian collectible books in psychology often comes down to one question: does this particular edition, in this condition, at this price, belong in your collection? With this 1906 copy of James Rowland Angell's *Psychology*, the answer depends on how much you value a clean, illustrated textbook from the early functional-psychology movement.
Quick verdict
This is a focused, moderately priced collectible for someone interested in the history of psychology or in Henry Holt titles from the turn of the century. At USD 14.50, it offers a hardcover third edition in very good condition, with multiple line drawings.
Who it suits
It suits collectors who want an accessible example of early 1900s psychology instruction. Angell's book is an introductory study of the structure and function of human consciousness, so it will appeal most to readers who care about how the discipline presented its core questions a century ago. It also fits anyone building a subject set around science and medicine, specifically psychology.
What stands out from the listed details
The book was published by Henry Holt and Company in 1906, with the subtitle "An Introductory Study of the Structure and Function of Human Consciousness." The preface states that the book attempts to set forth generally accepted facts and principles in the adjacent fields of psychological inquiry, so far as they pertain to the mind of man. That framing makes it a useful artifact for understanding the state of academic psychology after the turn of the century.
The volume is illustrated, includes line drawings, and is in English. It is a hardcover that is not signed and not personalized. The year printed is given as 1906, and the edition is listed as the Third Edition.
Meaningful trade-offs
The scope is narrow: this belongs in a psychology, philosophy, or science-and-medicine collection rather than on a general decorative shelf. It is a third edition, not a first edition, and it comes without any signature or personalization. If you need an autographed association copy, this doesn't provide that. For a working reference collection, however, the condition and price make it a practical choice.
Bottom line
If you want a readable, historically interesting psychology text in very good condition without a high price barrier, this 1906 Angell edition is a sensible addition. At USD 14.50, it gives you a substantial hardcover with illustrations and a clear connection to early functional psychology. It's a better match for a subject-focused collector than for someone seeking a rare first edition.
Psychology by James Rowland Angell (1906)
This 1906 Henry Holt third edition is the item under review. Its strength is the combination of readable condition, illustrated content, and a foundational text in the history of American psychology. The main limitation is the absence of a signature or personalization, which matters if you are specifically after an association copy. For the listed price of USD 14.50, it is a low-stakes way to add a legitimate early-20th-century psychology volume to a working collection.
