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Domestic Medicine; or, A Treatise on the Prevention and Cure of Diseases By Regimen and Simple Medicines
by William Buchan
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
£185.00£166.50
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About This Item
London: W. Lewis, 1822 . Leather. Good. 9" by 5.5". None. A leather-bound copy of this important medical work by Scottish physician, William Buchan. Bound in full calf. First published in 1769, this is physician William Buchan's best known work, in which he provides laypeople with detailed descriptions of the causes and prevention of disease, with the goal of 'laying medicine more open to mankind'. This work was extremely popular with over 80,000 copies and 19 editions sold in Buchan's lifetime, it was one of the most popular medical texts of the eighteenth century. This particular edition contains further observations on the advantages of vaccine inoculation, with instructions for performing the operation, as well as an essay detailing bandage application to be done by yourself at home, without having to consult a doctor. In a full calf binding. Externally, sound with slight rubbing to boards and extremities. Front joint is cracked, with cords showing, and may detach with further handling. The odd mark to boards. Front hinge is tender, rear hinge is slightly strained. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with light age toning and the occasional spot or handling mark. Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 893Q19
- Title
- Domestic Medicine; or, A Treatise on the Prevention and Cure of Diseases By Regimen and Simple Medicines
- Author
- William Buchan
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- W. Lewis
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1822
- Size
- 9" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- William Buchan Domestic Medicine leather binding vaccines Domestic Medicine
Terms of Sale
Rooke Books
Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller
We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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