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Printed for John Ormrod, by William W. Woodward, at Franklin's Head, Philadelphia: ., 1794 pp. 196, (1) [Subscription promotion] + (3) [Publisher's advertisement and catalogue] + Engraved portrait frontis of John Howard engraved by Thackara & Vallance, Philadelphia, 1794, signed in plate. Original paper guard for frontis. Age stain. Handsome manuscript ownership of Edward Dowers, January 1796 on verso of frontis. Subscribers' names pages 187-197. 12mo. 17 mm. Original full leather binding, worn. Corners rubbed with loss. Front board fragile. Spine rubbed and worn. Remnants of original leather spine label. Hardbound. Good. John Howard (1726-1790) was a philanthropist and the first English prison reformer. 'His detailed proposals for improvements were designed to enhance the physical and mental health of the prisoners and the security and order of the prison. His recommendations pertaining to such matters as the prison location, plan and furnishings, the provision of adequate water… Read More

London: J Dodsley, 1781. Leather. Fine. 11" by 8.5. Not Stated. A finely bound, scarce poem addressed to the pioneering prison reformer, John Howard. The second edition of this poem. With an engraved frontispiece, depicting Howard visiting prisons. This Ode is a celebration of Howard's reform work. John Howard visited several hundred prisons across England, Scotland, Wales and wider Europe. He recounted his findings and wrote detailed accounts of the prisons he visited, in addition to his recommendations on how to improve in the work 'The State of Prisons in England and Wales'. Howard drew a particular focus on hygiene and cleanliness. He was inspired to write this work following his becoming high sheriff of Bedford and was appalled at the condition of the local gaol. Written by William Hayley, a writer best known for his biography of William Cowper. ESTC reference no: T74915. A bright copy of this work, in a very smart binding. In a half calf binding. Externally, excellent… Read More