Description of the Retreat, an Institution Near York

by Social Activism, Samuel Tuke, Mental Health, Neuro Diversity

$1,750 · Offered by Whitmore Rare Books

York: W. Alexander, 1813. First octavo edition. Octavo leaves 129 x 210 mm . There was also a quarto edition in 1813, generally described as a large-paper copy. Collating: xx, 227, 1 page errata ; complete including frontis and two folding plates. Contemporary calf rebacked to style with gilt and five raised bands to spine. Generally a bit shelfworn and rubbed, but a tight, square copy. All

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