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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.
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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.
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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.
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1784 Fragmenta Chirurgica and MedicaLondon: 1784A scarce, first edition of this medical treatise by Scottish physician William Fordyce.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Medical Notes and ReflectionsLondon: 1839The first edition of Sir Henry Holland's interesting collection of essays on a variety of medical subjects.
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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.
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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.
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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'. -
1947 STUDIES in RENAL CIRCULATION Medicine 1st D/JOxford: 1947A first edition copy of this fascinating medical study of renal circulation; copiously illustrated throughout and in the publisher's original price-clipped dustwrapper.
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1933 Lettsom His Life Times Friends and Descendents Abraham 1st Ed IllustratedLondon: 1933A pleasing first edition copy of this fascinating biographical study of the renowned English physician and philanthropist John Coakley Lettsom.
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The Topographical Anatomy of a ChildEdinburgh: 1887A very scarce anatomical study of children by Johnson Symington, profusely illustrated throughout.
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1927 Plough Court Ernest C. Cripps First Edition IllustratedLondon: 1927-1930A lovely first edition copy of this fascinating historical study of the Plough Court pharmacy; with particular emphasis on the life and works of the renowned English scientist and philanthropist William Allen, who joined the pharmacy in 1792.
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1691 Anglo Britanni Thomas Guidott Illus De Thermis Britannicis Tractatus RomanLondon: 1691The first edition of this Latin work regarding thermal baths and their medical properties. A scarce and fascinating work by this pioneering doctor of 'physick'.
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1827 De La Lithotritie Civiale Simier Royal Binding Bourbon Restoration 1st EdParis: 1827An important surgical work in a beautiful tooled binding by the Binder to the restored Bourbon King of France. A beautifully bound, first edition of this surgical work by celebrated surgeon Jean Civiale.
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1931 Curiosities Of Heredity The Hapsburg Lip By J N Ungoed Pitt Portrait FirstLondon: 1931A very scarce medical book on heredity Curiosities of Heredity "The Hapsburg Lip" by J. N. Ungoed Pitt.
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1885-1887 3vol Diseases of the Tongue Kidney Breast Practitioner's Library Medical IllustratedLondon: 1885-1887A highly illustrated collection of detailed medical works written by three renowned doctors in their specified fields.
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1916 Gynaecology for Students and Practitioners First Ed T Watts Eden C LockyerLondon: 1916The first edition of this illustrated practical instructional medical text.
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1930-1943 3vol History of the Australian Army Medical Services First Edition MapsMelbourne: 1930-1943A complete three volume first edition set of this important and highly detailed medical work, complete with many maps, plates and diagrams.
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1968 The Strange Story of False Teeth Woodforde Illustrated First EditionLondon: 1968A lovely first edition copy of John Woodforde's amusing yet informative history of false teeth.
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1963 De Catarrhis 1672 Facsimile Richard Lower Richard Hunter I Macalpine TransLondon: 1963A facsimile reprint of Richard Lower's medical work.
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1933 Lettsom Life Times Friends Descendents James Johnston Abraham MedicineLondon: 1933A very smart first edition of this biography of John Coakley Lettsom with illustrative plates and vignettes throughout.
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1980 Nutritional OPHTHALMOLOGY By Donald S. McLarenLondon: 1980A clean copy of Donald McLaren's 'Nutritional Ophthalmology'.
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1803 3 Vols A Course of Medical Studies By J Burdin Trans from French 1st ThusLondon: 1803A medical work chiefly designed for the use of medical students.
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1871 John Macpherson Our Baths Wells Mineral Waters British Islands Sea BathingLondon : 1871A scarce first edition of this guide to the baths and wells of Britain.
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1804 Wilson Philosophy Of Physic The Natural History Of Diseases And Cure FirstDublin; London: 1804-1821A very scarce first edition of The Philosophy of Physic; or the Natural History of Diseases, and their Cure. Being an Attempt to Deliver the Art of Healing from the Darkness of Barbarism and Superstition, and from the Jargon and Pedantry of the Schools. S
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1830 Observations on the Disorders of Females Uterine Irritation Thomas AddisonLondon : 1830A scarce medical work by Thomas Addison on 'Uterine Irritation'.
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1951 Health and the Citizen a Study in Design for Living Joseph V. Walker 1st EdLondon : 1951A fascinating study exploring the advisable steps to health living.
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1821 MH James Observation General Principles Nature Treatment Inflammation FirstLondon : 1821A very scarce early edition of Observations on the General Principles and on the Particular Nature and Treatment of Various Species of Inflammation by J. H. James who was surgeon to the Devon and Exeter Hospital and Consulting Surgeon to the Exeter Dispen -
1840 Nemesis Medicale Illustree Satires By Francois Fabre Vignettes By DaumierParis: 1840A collection of medical satires written in twenty-five long poems, in rhyming couplets, carefully revised and corrected by the author, with notes following each satire. Illustrated with thirty woodcuts along with many humorous vignettes and caricatures by
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1837 Histoire Generale Particuliere Des Anomalies Atlas Geoffroy Saint-HilaireLondon: 1837The scarce atlas and table of contents to Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's influential teratological work, with twenty engraved plates.
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1767 Letters to Married Women By Hugh Smith Child Care Scarce First EditionLondon: 1767A scarce first edition of this work on child-care by Hugh Smith.