Simpkin Marshall, 1906. Believed First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Lacks dustwrapper, green cloth boards slightly rubbed, more pronounced to top and bottom of spine, gilt symbol to front cover undamaged, titles to spine bright. Small chip to one edge of free front end paper, no inscriptions, illustrated, hinges tight, no loose pages, page edges rough cut. Text bright and clean with little wear. Heavy book, will require additional postage outside the UK.

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Bookseller's Inventory #: 33479
Title: The Rise and Progress of Hydropathy in England and Scotland
Author: Richard Metcalfe
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Believed First Edition
Publisher: Simpkin Marshall
Date Published: 1906
Weight: 0.00 lbs

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