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Medicine
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1925 The Anatomy of MelancholyLondon: 1925An exceptional copy of this limited edition, Nonesuch Press publication of Robert Burton's prominent work, 'The Anatomy of Melancholy'. -
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1980 Antibacterials in NutritionNorway: 1980A finely bound copy of proceedings in Oslo regarding 'Antibacterials in Nutrition' from 1980. -
1957 Studies in the Functions and Designs of HospitalsLondon: 1957The second impression of this important study of hospitals in England at the end of the 1940's. With the very scarce original dustwrapper. -
1736 A Letter on the Origin Nature and Dignity of the Degrees of Doctor More Particularly in PhysickLondon: 1736A scarce pamphlet on the study of Physick in Universities. Written by the French doctor Dennis de Coetlogon. -
1784 The Works of John FothergillLondon: 1784A scarce edition of John Lettsom's editorial of the writings of influential physician John Fothergill. From the library of British pharmacologist, Alfred Joseph Clark. -
1834 Pharmacopoeia HomoepothicaLondon: 1834A very scarce, first edition copy of the first systematic work on homeopathy published in England. A presentation copy, presented from the author to his pupil and friend, John Calthorp Williams. -
1832 Spinal Deformities Cured and PreventedLondon: 1832An extremely scarce, Victorian work on physiotherapy. This is a first edition copy of this work explaining how to cure spinal deformities through gymnastics. Subjoined to this work is a treatise on Fencing. -
1865 Two Months in a London HospitalLondon: 1865A smartly bound copy of this very scarce account of a London hospital in the 1860s. -
1538 Terrapeutica Claudii Geleni Pergameni Methodus MedendiVenice: 1519A very scarce, translation of Galen's 'Methodus Medeni'. In a contemporary vellum binding. -
1784 Fragmenta Chirurgica and MedicaLondon: 1784A scarce, first edition of this medical treatise by Scottish physician William Fordyce. -
1811 A Familiar Treatise on Asthma Difficulty of Breathing Wheezing Winter CoughLondon: 1811A very scarce, third edition copy of this medical treatise regarding asthma and its treatment in relation to the Stramonium Herb. -
1690 A Letter to a Friend Upon Occasion of the Death of His Intimate FriendLondon: 1690A very scarce, first edition copy of Sir Thomas Browne's important treatise, from the library of noted antiquarian, and lawyer Robert S Pirie. -
1680 Monatliche Neueroffnete Anmerckungen Uber Alle Theile der Artzney-KunstHamburg: 1679-1682A very smart copy of this scarce German translation of Nicolas de Blegny's notable medical journal. Frequently regarded as the first French medical journal. -
1651 The Anatomy of Melancholy What it Is With All the Kinds Causes SymptomesOxford: 1651A very pleasing and scarce, sixth edition of Robert Burton's famous and encyclopaedic work on mental afflictions. -
1810 Important Considerations Respectfully Addressed Distinguished Female InvalidBristol: c1810A very scarce treatise regarding Bristol Hot-Wells and the treatment of patients. -
1835 The Principles of Physiology Applied to the Preservation of HealthEdinburgh: 1835The third edition of Andrew Combe's popular and detailed work on physiology, illustrated. -
1682 Pharmacopoeia Londinensis or the New London DispensaryLondon: 1682The scarce second edition of Thomas Salmon's translation of the noted medical text 'Pharmacopoeia Londinensis'. -
1832 An Account of Some of the Most Important Diseases Peculiar to WomenPhiladelphia: 1832The first edition thus of Robert Gooch's fascinating and instructional work on diseases of women, illustrated throughout. -
1832 A Practical Compendium of MidwiferyPhiladelphia: 1832A very scarce first edition copy of this informative medical work regarding midwifery. Comprising of seven lectures delivered by Robert Gooch, a physician who was a notable practitioner in midwifery. -
1811 The Principles of Midwifery Including the Diseases of Women and ChildrenLondon: 1811The scarce second edition of this important medical work regarding to the science of midwifery, by noted surgeon John Burns. An excellent copy. -
1829 Illustrations of the Diseases of the BreastLondon: 1829The scarce first edition of this pioneering medical work on diseases of the breast. Illustrated, with colour plates depicting breast tissue and various diseases. -
Speculum Matrics; or, the Expert Midwives HandmaidLondon: 1671A vanishingly scarce copy of the first English work on midwifery by Wolveridge, illustrated throughout, including with folding plates. -
The Therapeutics of Mineral Springs and ClimatesLondon: 1904The first edition of Isaac Burney Yeo's interesting look at the use of mineral springs and climates in treating illnesses. -
Recherches Sur Les Maladies Chroniques, Particulierement Sur Les HydropisiesParis: 1776An uncommon copy of this French work on chronic diseases, looking in detail at dropsy, and providing solutions for doctors treating the illness. Written by Georges-Frederic Bacher. -
Medical Notes and ReflectionsLondon: 1839The first edition of Sir Henry Holland's interesting collection of essays on a variety of medical subjects. -
The Spas and Mineral Waters of EuropeLondon: 1896The first edition of this useful work by Hermann and Frederick Weber, looking at the spas providing mineral waters in Europe. -
The Water Cure a Practical Treatise on the Cure of Diseases by WaterLondon: 1842The first edition of this interesting work looking into the effectiveness of the water cure, written by a hydrotherapist Dr James Wilson. -
Contributions to Vital StatisticsLondon: 1858A third edition copy of Francis Gustavus Paulus Neison's fascinating record of morality and sickness in England and Wales. -
Observations on the Preservation of HealthLondon: 1837A very scarce first edition copy of this fascinating treatise on health by the renowned otologist John Harrison Curtis. -
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Hydropathy; or, The Cold Water Cure, As Practised by Vincent PriessnitzLondon: 1842A lovely rebound first edition copy of Richard Tappin Claridge's best known and most widely cited publication, 'Hydropathy; or, The Cold Water Cure, As Practised by Vincent Priessnitz'. -
The Code of Health and LongevityLondon: 1818A fourth edition copy of John Sinclair's fascinating treatise on health, containing instructional guidelines to prolong life, preserve health, and cure and alleviate disease. -
The American DispensatoryCincinnati: 1872A very scarce eighth edition copy of John King's famous reference text regarding nineteenth century practice of medical dispensaries. -
Commissioned Officers In The Medical Services of the British Army 1660-1960London: 1968An excellent example of this two volume set military history written and compiled by A. Peterkin, William Johnston and Sir Robert Drew. -
Systematisches Lehrbuch der Balneotherapie Einschliesslich Der KlimatotherapieBerlin: 1880A very scarce work of medical history dating from the late nineteenth century. This particular work is written in the original German. -
Selections From Physicians' PrescriptionsLondon: 1890An uncommonly well preserved copy of Jonathan Pereria's useful work explaining physician's prescriptions, in the publishers' original embossed cloth binding. -
A Universal FormularyLondon: 1851A very scarce work of medical history from the mid-nineteenth century, written by R. Eglesfeld Griffith.