Folie et deraison: Histoire de la folie a l'age classique

Paris: Plon, 1961. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition, signed by Michel Foucault on the half-title page and inscribed "en hommage" to a previous owner. Review copy with initials "S. P." (for “Service de presse”) printed on rear cover and dust jacket, publisher's slip laid in. [vi], 672, [11] pp., text in French, pages unopened. Bound in publisher's cream wraps printed in purple and black. Near Fine with light toning and minimal foxing to wraps and contents, slight creasing to spine. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket, laminated as issued, with light wear and toning to extremities. Discoloration to laminate, soiling and chip to laminate (truncated) at spine panel. One of the French philosopher's most important works, known as Madness and Civilization to English readers. A historical critique of psychology and the dehumanization of the insane. (Inventory #: 140947767)