Prevost James a (5 results)

State of New York Office of Mental Health, no place, no date but circa 1980, 35 pages, b&w charts and graphs, 8-1/2"x 11", white PAPERBOUND, covers lightly creased and slightly darkened around edges, a very little light soil, contents clean and tight, book good+ {This report is . . . "a series of recommendations to deal with the problem, both within the state and nationally, of excess institutional capacity. It has been developed with careful analysis of both the humane and economic dimensions of the problem with respect to patients, employees & the geographic areas of the state affected."} (G+) 2863 [Hos112RV].

113 S., Ln. 2. (Scripta Humanistica 58).

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Good+. 157 pages; minor foxing on the top exterior edge of textblock. Light creasing on front cover's bottom corner and first few pages. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. 1st Edition (Unstated); No Printing Stated.

Engraving on watermarked wove paper, 33.3 x 24.9 cm (plate mark), 42 x 26.6 cm (sheet), edges a little browned and dusty, but a very good dark impression. Fine botanical illustration of the climbing chili, prepared for the 'Account of the Voyage of Jean-François Galaup-La Pérouse' (1785-1788), the great but ill-fated French voyage of discovery and exploration. Guillaume Prevost was botanical artist on the ship L'Astrolabe and from a noted family of botanical artists.