The Mental Affections of Children: Idiocy, Imbecility and Insanity by Ireland, William W

J. & A. Churchill. Collectible - Good. London: Churchill, 1898. 1st Edition. [xii]+442+[14]pp. + 20 plates (4 on a folding leaf). Heavy octavo. Embossed maroon cloth. Corners bumped, joints rubbed, some rubbing and scratching, several pin head size bleach stains to rear cover, signature on title page "Wm. Gillespie". A good to VG copy. Uncommon. Weight: 2 pounds 8.5 ounces = 1.2 kg. Size: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.7 inches = 22.7 x 16 x 4.2cm. *New Arrival*. One of the earliest texts in English dealing with child psychiatry. Ireland was formerly medical director of the Scottish Institution for the Education of Imbecile Children. Inquire if you need further information.