1872
by Winn, James Michell
1872. Inscribed to One of the Commissioners in Lunacy Winn, J[ames] M[ichell] [1808-1900]. Plain Directions for Dealing with an Insane Patient. London: Robert Hardwicke, 1872. [iv], 39, [1] pp. Half-title preceded by 2 pages of advertisements for mental institutions (suitable for the upper and middle classes); p. 39 followed by advertisements by other books by Winn. Octavo (7-1/4" x 4-3/4"). Flexible cloth, blind frames and decorative stamping to boards, gilt title to front board, which is detached. Light rubiing to exterior, wear to board edges, heavier wear to spine ends and corners, rear hinge cracked. Moderate toning to interior, a few leaves and (truncated)