The Institute of Living. The Hartford Retreat 1822-1972
by Braceland, Francis J
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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East Granby, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
Hartford, CT: The Institute of Living, 1972. First edition, 1972, with a personalized inscription signed by the editor on the dedication page. Includes a "compliments of" card from the author and a 1957 Personews booklet issued by the organization with news of interest to employees. Extensive history of this noted psychiatric hospital and mental health treatment center. Blue cloth printed in gilt, no dustjacket, possibly as issued. Very good with light edgewear and a couple of minor spots near the top of the front cover, good hinges, sound text block, clean pages, no other names or markings.. Inscribed by The Editor. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Resource Books, LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 045936
- Title
- The Institute of Living. The Hartford Retreat 1822-1972
- Author
- Braceland, Francis J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Institute of Living
- Place of Publication
- Hartford, CT
- Date Published
- 1972
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT CONNECTICUT CT HISTORY
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science, Medicine & Nature; Connecticut - Its History, Art, Antiques, Etc;
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