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London: Tim. Childe 2nd edition, 1703. Hardcover. Good. Octavo panelled sprinkled calf on 4 raised bands with red gilt spine title label (rebacked but one cover now detached/top compartment of spine damaged/edges slightly worn) Titlepage +[14]pp Dedication & Preface +203pp +[8]pp index. The 4 contents leaves that presumably belonged at the front are misbound after page 194. Coat of arms book plate of G.W.F. Gregor on pastedown. Index and a few leaves with pale marginal damp mark but all leaves, clean, crisp & supple. *The author complains that the price of drugs has increased rapidly and without cause during his tenure at St. Barts. That there is mis-prescription and fashion in drugs when there are perfectly good remedies available for much less money. This was also a territorial dispute between physicians and apothecaries who, during the late 17th and early 18th centuries had encroached on doctor's rights to prescribing and making up of their own medicines. Practices at this time included feeding…
Read More Traite des maladies des enfants, ou recherches sur les principales affections du jeune age (depuis l'epoque de la premiere dentition jusqu'a celle de la puberte): ouvrage faisant suite a celui du . . . avec des notes de M. le docteur Baron . . . by BERTON, Emile Adolphe Joseph (1801-1855) ; Jacques François BARON (1782-1849) - 1837
by BERTON, Emile Adolphe Joseph (1801-1855) ; Jacques François BARON (1782-1849)
Traite des maladies des enfants, ou recherches sur les principales affections du jeune age (depuis l'epoque de la premiere dentition jusqu'a celle de la puberte): ouvrage faisant suite a celui du . . . avec des notes de M. le docteur Baron . . .
by BERTON, Emile Adolphe Joseph (1801-1855) ; Jacques François BARON (1782-1849)
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Paris:: J.--B. Bailliere, Libraire de l'Academie Royale de Medecine; Londres: Même Maison, 1837., 1837. 22 cm 8vo. vii, [1], 502, [2] pp. Half-title, index, errata; occasional light spotting. Contemporary quarter blind and gilt-stamped calf, marbled boards. Near fine. First edition, considered a continuation of Charles-Michel Billard's earlier work. / Berton & Baron made their reports based on personal observation, including autopsies. Among the cases are encephalitis, cerebral congestion, cerebral hemorrhage, neurosis, paralysis, inflammations, myelitis, angina, gastritis, colitis, mesenteritis, dysentery, vomiting, colic, hepatitis, dropsy, skin diseases, etc. Grulee 835.
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THE CRAFT AND FRAUDS OF PHYSICK EXPOS'D. The very low Prices of the best Medicins Discover'd. The Costly Medicines, now in greatest Esteem, such as Bezoar, Pearl, &c. As also the Distill'd Waters, Censur'd. And the too frequent Use of Physic prov'd Destructive to Health. With Instructions to Prevent being Cheated and Destroy'd by the prevailing Practice.
by Pitt,Robert (1653-1713)
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Formulae Medicinales cum Indice Virium quo Ad inventas indicationes inveniuntur Medicamina. In Usum Medicorum praxin inchoantium
by GORTER, Johannes de (1689-1762)
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Hardervici (Harderwijk),: Johannes Wigmans,, (1750).. [20], 696, [192] pp. Royal 8vo (13,5 x 20,5 cm.). Contemporary marbled calf, spine with raisen bands, gilt lettered (top & bottom rubbed with some slight loss of leather; some scattered rubbing at spine; hinges parly worn), marbled edges. Title printed in red and black. With a fine engraved title vignet by S. Fokke. ¶ The very rare first edition. Later editions Amsterdam 1755 & 1760. --(Lower corner of title-page neatly repaired; a split in the bookblock between page 416-417; text partly slightly browned, but a very acceptable copy of this rare item). Copy with the bookplate of Dr. R. Rickaert. Not in Volckringer.
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The History of Health and The Art of Preserving It
by MacKenzie, James
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William Gordon, 1759. Leather Binding. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" xii + 436pp. Beautifully bound in full brown speckled calf in period dress, spine with raised bands, red morocco label, and tooling in gilt and blind. Some very light foxing and light wear in places, else still a beautiful copy. Includes MacKenzie's advocacy of tennis, golf (and the seemingly inevitable cold bath!) as means to improved health.
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A SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE MALIGNANT FEVER, LATELY PREVALELENT IN PHILADELPHIA: WITH A STATEMENT OF THE PROCEEDINGS THAT TOOK PLACE ON THE ON THE SUBJECT IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
by Carey, Mathew (1760-1839)
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Philadelphia: Printed By the Author.. Good+. 1794. Fourth Edition. Hardcover. Original 1794 text in a modern library binding: clean blue cloth with color faded edges & gilt lettering on spine. Marbled endpapers & top edge gilt, with deckle page edges. Hinges & text tight and intact. Few lightly foxed pages & some age toning. Top corner of page 164 repaired with archival tape. In his pamphlet the author accuses blacks of causing the epidemic and of taking advantage of victims while acting as nurses. The work was reprinted four times, widely distributed and contributed to fears and hostility in the city. Chart illustrations. Medical, Yellow Fever, Arican-American; Ex-Libris; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 164 pages .
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The Principles and Practice of Surgery by John Ashhurst, Jr.; Second Edition enlarged and thoroughly revised
by Ashhurst, John
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Philadelphia: Henry C. Lea, 1878. Hardcover. Very Good -. Second Edition. xxvii, [2], 34-1040, 32 p.: 542 in-text illustrations; 24 cm. Contemporary full calf with four spine compartments between raised bands. Gilt-tooled title on black leather label in second compartment. Publisher's catalog of medical publications on final 32 pages. The author, Dr. John Ashhurst (1846-1901), was a surgeon at the Hospital of the Protestant Episcopal Church and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, both in Philadelphia. From 1877 to 1900 he was Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. Very scarce. A heavy book; for international shipping, it will have to be sent by priority international. In Very Good- Condition: edges are rubbed; minor loss at edges of spine label; title page archivally re-attached; occasional minor soiling; otherwise, clean and tight.
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Traite pratique des maladies du systeme Nerveux
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Montpellier/ Paris : Coulet/ Masson, 1894. This is a very good hardcover two volume set in later cloth bindings, previously owned by a private collector and then a medical library. Private collector bookplates and signatures inside front cover of each volume, also several embossed stamps, two from the medical library and two from the collector, all on the title-page and preliminaries, Finally private collector signature on title-pages. Text and plates clean. This is the 4th and final edition of Grasset and Rauzier's classic, before the more modern reprints. The last edition supervised by Grasset. Complete with all photographs and chromolithographs, drawings, etc. All text in French. 10" high X 6" wide, 899 & 1091 pages. These books will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.. Hard Cover. Very Good.
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DISSERTATIONS ON INFLAMMATION
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1812. BURNS, John. DISSERTATIONS ON INFLAMMATION. Volume I. (& II.) Albany: Published by E. F. Backus; New York: C. S. Van Winkle, Printer, 1812. First American edition. Two volumes bound in one. Octavo. Contemporary binding of full calf, red morocco label at spine, all edges speckled brown. The binding is rubbed at edges and corners, lightly scuffed at sides, and the spine has fine crackling and is sunned. Text leaves are lightly age-browned, with occasional light foxing. Very good plus, and quite scarce. (Shaw & Shoemaker 24999).
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Animadversiones de natura hydropis ejusque curatione by Milman, Francisco Francis Milman
by Milman, Francisco Francis Milman
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Apud Balthassarem Comini,, Ticini, 1795. Very Good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE NEW boxes Minor worm holes in bottom margin of several pages, not affecting text, else near fine. 3/4 vellum over marbled boards. Sir Francis Milman First Baronet b. 1746 - d. 1821. Physician to King George III and President of the Royal College of Physicians. 116pp. 8vo. Medicine. * rm
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Nucleus Belgicus Materiae Medicae in quo Breviter describuntur Medicamenta Simplicia & Alimenta in hisce Regionibus usualia, cum venenis hic vel in Authoribus passim occurentibus. Cui Adjungitur pars altera, in qua Operatione Medicamentorum, Methodice & Mechanice explicantur
by KINDER, Johannes de & Willem Franciscus de WINT
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Bruxelles,: Simonis t'Serstevens,, 1719.. 2 parts in one volume: [xxiv], 417, [xv] pp. Small 8vo (10,5 x 16,5 cm.). Contemporary marbled calf, spine with raisen bands (gilt decoration faded), giltletterd red morocco title-label (hinge slight worn; lower part of the spine rebacked with some slight loss of the original leather). With a woodcut title vignet and some woodcut headers.--(Small hole in the blank portion of the title; some scattered minute wormholesin the inner margin, but a very good copy of this rare work). ¶ Sondervorst p. 125; Blake, 245. Not in Waller, nor Wellkome. Alphabetically arrange with names in Dutch and French, as well as a Dutch and French index.
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REGIONAL ANESTHESIA (VICTOR PUCHET'S TECHNIQUE)
by Sherwood-Dunn, Berkeley (M. D. )
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Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company. Good with no dust jacket. 1920. First Edition; Later Printing. Hardcover. Book is good. Stable and intact binding that will lay flat but no damage. Previous doctor owner's "ex-libris" sticker on front paste-down with name in pen above sticker. Very light bumping and wear to cover corners and edges with slight spine end wear. Single small bump with slight wrinkle to front cover top edge. Small moisture staining to top corner page edges near back of book - does not enter text block. Two very tiny and small surface spots rear cover and a small 1/4 inch surface moisture spot near bottom edge. Very light page edge tanning. ; B&W illustrations and photographs; tall 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 294 pages .
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Surgical Decision Making
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W. B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 2000. Fourth Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: 8mo - over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" tall. 357 pp. Text contains minor marks and annotations. Cover has no significant flaws. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 - 2 pounds. Category: Medicine & Health; Medical & Anatomy::Surgery; ISBN: 0721679854. ISBN/EAN: 9780721679853. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 106942. . 9780721679853 Additional shipping charges may apply.
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Klinische Diagnostik Innerer Krankheiten Mittels Bakteriologischer, Chemischer Und Mikroskopischer Untersuchungsmethoden
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Creasing to ffep & half title page. Rubbing along spine, edges & corners. One-quarter leather. Four raised bands on spine. 626 p.
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Guide Pratique De Police Sanitaire et d'Hygiene Veterinaires
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Paris: Masson, 1913. Soft cover. Good/No Jacket (as published). 5" x 7. Some marks to the covers and slight spotting to the ends papers. In French /En Francais. All orders processed and shipped promptly from the UK, usually the same or next business day. Please call or email with your questions. 5"x7".
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Going To the Doctor (First Experiences Series)
by Fred Rogers
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Fred Rogers: First Experiences Book Series: Going To the Doctor (1986 1st Ed. 3rd Pr. Thus, G.P. Putnam)RARE in this first hardcover edition. Quite the find. Used. VG/VG condition unclipped dust jacket, printed price $12.95 Mr. Rogers appears on the back dj panel wearing a pale blue sweater. "In this book, real life photos are used to help young people feel more comfortable with interacting with other children and making new friends. A Note From Fred Rogers: A child's first visit with a pediatrician usually comes soon after birth. It may be months or even years later, though, that a child first shows fear about going to see a doctor. The worry of an injection or some other unfamiliar medical procedure can trigger that fear. It can also appear because another family member may be feeling medical anxieties. And, of course, new body awareness and needs for privacy develop naturally in children's early years, so all these feelings can make it very hard for them to let doctors investigate the workings of…
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Murder for Christmas (A Midnite Mystery)
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Murder for Christmas, a Poirot Story by Agatha Christie (1944 Midnite Mystery) COPYRIGHT BY AGATHA CHRISTIE MALLOWAN: "It is Christmas Eve, and elderly Simeon Lee is found violently murdered in his locked office. The police are immediately called, but of course nobody has a clue until Hercule Poirot arrives..." USED. 1944 Books inc. Midnite Mystery. Copyright 1938 - 1939 Agatha Christie Mallowan. Good+/ No DJ. Black boards with gold titling on spine. Titles gilting is still nice Scarce.
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Remembered Death (aka Sparkling Cyanide) G&D Hardcover w/DJ 1945
by Christie, Agatha
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Christie, Agatha: Remembered Death (aka Sparkling Cyanide) 1945 HARDCOVER WITH DUST JACKET. Unabridged. Please see our stock photo. Used. VG/Fair unclipped DJ. 209 pages. 5 3/8 X 7 ¾. A COLONEL RACE MYSTERY.
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Three Blind Mice (Agatha Christie Mystery Collection)
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Three Blind Mice (Agatha Christie Mystery Collection) (aka The Mousetrap). Black faux leather binding. First Edition Thus Bantam Books Inc., NY, September, 1988. Number line: 0987654321. As New. Summary: "A blinding snowstorm—and a homicidal maniac—traps a small party of friends in an isolated estate." THE MOUSETRAP: Known as the "world's longest-running play," The Moustrap has been running since 1952 and celebrated 70 years in London in 2022."
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REFRACTION OF THE EYE : Its Diagnosis and the Correction of its Errors
by Morton, A. Stanford
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Philadelphia: P. Blakiston's Son & Company. Very Good; Solid clean copy, with light spine fading and front cover . spots. 96 pages with 16 pages of ads following.. 1906. Seventh Edition. Hardcover. 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 96 pages .
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A Popular Treatise on the Diseases of the Heart, Palsy, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Dysentery...
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New York, King & Chambre, 714 Broadway, 1866. Hard Cover. 168, [10] pages, illus. (figures 1-6 are pp. 2-7); 19 cm. Title continues: Dysentery Of Children, Cholera Infantum, Cholera and Cholera Morbus, Bilious Colic, Costiveness, Yellow Fever, Diphtheria, Putrid Sore Throat, With Proofs of their Curability; And How To Treat The Diseases of elderly and old People: With Medical Prescriptions For Nine Of The Above Complaints: Also Rules For Preventing Sickness And Preserving Health To One Hundred Years. By Samuel S. Fitch, A. M., M. D., Author Of 'Six Lectures On The Causes, Prevention And Cure Of Consumption, And The Laws Of Life,' 'Health‹ Its Aids And Hindrances,' Etc. Bound in publisher's purple stamped boards. Covers faded, spotted, worn; spine ends worn; worming through most of lower margin. Last ten pages are advertisements for Dr. Fitch's enterprises. Stock#OB137.
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The Man In The Brown Suit
by Christie, Agatha
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703 ChristieBrownSuit The Man In The Brown Suit. By Agatha Christie. Publisher: The Bodley Head Ltd., London, 1958, Stated Fourth Impression Thus,1970. ISBN 0370006720. Please see our stock photos. EXLIB. Good Condition/Good Original Shakel & Ryder Dust Jacket with Yellow spine, black titling, woman and ship cover art. Protected in mylar wrap. "States new and redesigned Edition, Fourth Impression, 80p. Blue boards with black titling. Our book spine has skinned spot at the word "brown" from removal of scotch tape. Plot Summary: Who is he, the man in the brown suit? He says he is a doctor; but Anne Beddingfield, who witnesses the fatal accident at a London tube station, is quick to notice some curious features about him when he comes to the scene. Her investigation of the accident leads her into the thick of mystery. This novel is more than an ingenious puzzle: It is a gripping suspense story."
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