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On the Use and Abuse of Alcoholic Liquors, in Health and Disease

On the Use and Abuse of Alcoholic Liquors, in Health and Disease

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On the Use and Abuse of Alcoholic Liquors, in Health and Disease

by Carpenter, William B

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Philadelphia: Blanchard and Lea, 1855. Prize Essay on the use and abuse of alcoholic liquors in health and disease with a preface by D. F. Condie, M.D. Also included and pasted onto inside front cover is a pamplet promoting the book "Alcohol: Its Influence on Mind and Body by Edwin F. Bowers, MD" No date appears on the pamphlet, but it appears original to the book. Pamplet has caused a discolored area on both the inside front cover and the half title page opposite. 178 pages followed by a 12 page Blanchard & Lee publisher's catalogue. Dark brown decorative cloth has embossed design on front and back. Wear to bumped corners and some small chipping edgewear, backstrap missing. A couple previously folded page corners, we note an owner's stamp on at least four pages and a penciled notation on fep. Rear endpapers discolored; we note some teeny spots on outside pages, and the lower corner of page 98 was not cut properly and is folded. This volume is dedicated to Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Bookseller
Charity Bookstall US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
003835
Title
On the Use and Abuse of Alcoholic Liquors, in Health and Disease
Author
Carpenter, William B
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Good
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Publisher
Blanchard and Lea
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Date Published
1855
Size
12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
Keywords
antiquarian; health; alcoholism; alcoholic; Alcohol; Prize Essay; D.f. condie, MD; William B. Carpenter MD; Ephemera;
Bookseller catalogs
Medical and Nursing; Antiquarian; Health;

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Chipping
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Title Page
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12mo
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Half Title
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