Medicine
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1921 Arabian MedicineCambridge: 1921The first edition of this publication of Iranologist Edward Granville Browne's Fitzpatrick lectures on the history of Arabian medicine.
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1922 Arab Medicine and Surgery, A Study of the Healing Art in AlgeriaLondon: 1922An exceptional copy of the scarce first edition of Melville W. Hilton-Simpson's study of the history of surgery in North Africa.
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1953 Science Medicine and History Essays on the Evolution of Scientific ThoughtLondon: 1953A smartly leather bound copy of this series of essays written in the honour of Charles Singer, debating medicine and the history of science, a lavishly illustrated work.
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1913 Colloquies on the Simples & Drugs of IndiaLondon: 1913The scarce first edition in English of Garcia de Orta's important work on India, an association copy inscribed by Sir George Birdwood, to whom this work is dedicated.
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1797 Domestic Medicine; or, a Treatise on the Prevention and Cure of DiseasesLondon: 1797A smart copy of the fifteenth edition of William Buchan's pioneering medical work, offering sound medical advice concerning the prevention and cure of disease, aimed at the layperson.
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1932 Reminiscences of a SpecialistLondon: 1932A smart scarce first edition of Greville MacDonald's insightful autobiography, complete with eight plates.
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1819 A Practical and Familiar View of the Science of PhysiognomyLondon: 1819A first edition of this scarce work on Physiognomy by Thomas Cooke.
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1917 A History of the Bristol Royal InfirmaryBristol: 1917A first edition copy of this uncommon history of Bristol Royal Infirmary, with numerous illustrations.
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1917 A History of the Bristol Royal InfirmaryBristol: 1917A first edition copy of this uncommon history of Bristol Royal Infirmary, with numerous illustrations.
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1914 Sea Water TreatmentLondon : 1914A scarce first edition copy of Sea Water Treatment with illustrations.
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c1910 2vol Uncle Bob's GuidesLondon: c1910Two very scarce volumes of guides by "Uncle Bob" with tips on maintaining good health.
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1844 On Superstitions Connected with the History and Practice of Medicine and SurgeryLondon: 1844A scarce exploration of the superstitions surrounding medicine through the 1800s.
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1854 Reports Relating to the Sanitary Condition of the City of LondonLondon: 1854The scarce first edition of this work on the sanitation of London by the pathologist John Simon.
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1929 Report on the Welfare of the Blind in Various CountriesGeneva: 1929A scarce report from the League of Nations Health Organisation on the welfare of the blind in 1929.
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1877 On Defects of Vision which are Remediable by Optical AppliancesLondon: 1877A first edition copy of this series of lectures on defects of vision and how to treat them, with diagrams.
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1937 The Number of the Blind and the Protection of the Eyes in Different CountriesParis: 1937A very scarce pamphlet exploring the causes and number of the blind in different countries.
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1963 Recovery From Early Blindness A Case StudyNot Stated: 1963The very scarce first edition of this medical case study of recovery from blindness from the 1960s.
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1972 Mexico's Ancient and Native RemediesMexico: 1972A scarce work on the ancient and natural remedied used in Mexico.
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1802 The Domestic EncyclopaediaLondon: 1802A very smart example of the uncommon four volume first edition of A.F.M. Willich's study of rural domestic economy.
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1872 The Modern Householder: A Manual of Domestic Economy in all its BranchesLondon: 1874The first edition of this uncommon manual of domestic economy, providing recipes and home remedies, illustrated with chromolithographic plates.
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1912 Pharmacopoeia of the Royal Prince Alfred HospitalSydney: 1912A very scarce early twentieth century pharmacopoeia produced by Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred teaching hospital.
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1912 The Little Book of Salads and Savouries and the Little Book of Simple RemediesLondon: 1912The first editions of two charming miniature volumes from the early twentieth century, concerning home remedies and salad recipes.
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c1880 The Mother's Home-BookLondon: c1880A 19th century book of advice for young mothers, with tips on home remedies, cookery and education.
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1825 Professional Anecdotes or Ana of Medical LiteratureLondon: 1825A beautiful set of this scarce work of medical literature in three uniform volumes.
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1637 Historia Vitae et MortisNot Stated: 1637An early edition of this influential medical treatise on prolonging life by Francis Bacon, a sought after work by the important Tudor figure.
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c1940 Care of the EyesStrand: c1940A very scarce booklet containing tips to maintain good health of the eyes by "Uncle Bob" in lovely condition.
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1816 Abrege de Toutes les Sciences ou Encyclopedie des EnfansParis; Lille: 1816An illustrated French educational volume, exploring many subjects including the sciences, arts, and humanity.
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c1870 2 vols in 1 The Book of the Household; or Family Dictionary of Everything connected with Housekeeping and Domestic MedicineLondon : c1870An extensive dictionary and reference work for household management, two volumes bound in one.
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1946 A Prelude to Modern ScienceCambridge: 1946A smart copy of this work, A Prelude to Modern Science with folding facsimile plates.
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1931 Food Allergy: Its Manifestations, Diagnosis and TreatmentLondon: 1931A first edition of Albert Rowe's study into the diagnoses and treatment of food allergies, and the relationship between food allergies, asthma, and migraines.
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1875 A Treatise on Food and DieteticsLondon: 1875In this scarce work, 19th century physician and physiologist Frederick William Pavy offers dietary advice for diabetics
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1924-1961 Medical Works by Geoffrey KeynesLondon: 1924-1961Seven very scarce twentieth century medical publications by Geoffrey Keynes, including four essays on the topic of the thymectomy, a surgery Keynes himself pioneered.
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1950 Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis by Geoffrey Keynes from Techniques in British Surgery by Rodney MaingotLondon: 1950A chapter from Techniques in British Surgery by Rodney Maingot, written by Geoffrey Keynes with handwritten title page.
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1962 Dr Timothie Bright: A Survey of his Life with a Bibliography of his WritingsLondon: 1962A highly illustrated survey of Dr Timothie Bright's life and works. First edition.
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1967 The Small IntestineLondon : 1967A signed, presentation copy of Charles C. Well's lecture to the Royal College of Surgeons -
1947 The Secret Instrument (The Birth of The Midwifery Forceps)London: 1947A scarce first edition of this text regarding a revolutionary midwifery instrument.