[Rarebooks] Paul on Prisons and Bridewells

[Joe Luttrell]

May we offer,

PAUL, George Onesiphprous.  An Address Delivered at a General
Meeting . . . Convened by the High-Sheriff, For the purpose of
receiving a Statement of the Proceedings of the Committee,
appointed to carry into execution the Resolutions . . . to
rebuild the Gaol and Bridewells [etc.].  Published, by Permission
of the Author, Gloucester, 1792.  Early 3/4 morocco over marbled
boards, somewhat rubbed, else a very good copy, with the
half-title and folding table; no copy in ESTC in North America.
[77037 ACT] PHOTO:
http://www.meyerbos.com/bookListing.cgi?bookNo=77037 $ 750.00

A rare address by Paul, John Howard's contemporary praised by
Walter Scott, who "brought the gaol and houses of correction to
the highest pitch of perfection", celebrating the pioneering,
newly built structures the result of his decade's long efforts.

Joe Luttrell
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