Narrative and Reflections of Justin Wells. Compiled from Manuscripts Written by Himself.

16 mo. iv, 96 pp, frontis. Fourth Thousand. Inked nae ffep. Light external wear with faded spine and partially faded spots to front board. Some foxing, mostly to prelims and end papers, else vg. No markings, tight binding, clean. 4" x 6.25". Original blind-stamped decorative cloth with gilt lettering to front board and spine. "The author of this narrative is an invalid. More than eighteen years since, he became the victim of disease, which has produced a perfect and total paralysis of all the muscles of volition. A slight motion of the head and body is all of which he is capable. The faculties of the mind and the vocal organs remain unimpaired. In such a state of helplessness he has written this volume, by having the manuscript laid on a frame attached to the front of his chair, and holding the pen in his teeth, as represented in the engraving." Size: 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall.