Worcester, MA: Isaiah Thomas, Jun, 1805. First Worcester edition. 6 copperplate engravings. 694 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary sheep, which has been wrapped over the original leather binding with the inner flaps crudely sewn together. Signatures. Some light foxing, else very good. First Worcester edition. 6 copperplate engravings. 694 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. The Edinburgh Dispensatory was used widely throughout England and the United States, and received its first printing in the latter part of the 18th century. This edition was compiled by the title's third editor (following in the footsteps of William Lewis and Andrew Duncan, Sr.), and ran throught several editions between 1803 and 1830. S & S 8374

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Bookseller: James Cummins Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 47010
Title: The Edinburgh New Dispensatory
Author: (Medicine) Duncan, Andrew
Format/Binding: 6 copperplate engravings. 694 pp. 1 vols. 8vo
Book Condition: Used - Contemporary sheep, which has been wrapped over the original leather binding with the inner flaps crudely sewn together. Signatu
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Worcester edition
Publisher: Isaiah Thomas, Jun
Place of Publication: Worcester, MA
Date Published: 1805

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