Medicine - Lot 58

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Medicine - Lot 58
Medicine [MEDICINAL WATER] A collection of facts and a compilation of experiments on the specific nature and effects of medicinal water. A historical account of the discovery, development, and promotion of medicinal water. A description of the properties of this water, discovered by Mr. Husson. Observations on its properties. Guidelines and regimen to be followed in its use. Report on the analysis of the medicinal water, conducted by Messrs. Cadet and Parmentier. (Followed by) A series of miscellaneous documents and letters (Followed by) A third collection and further experiments conducted with the medicinal water (Followed by) A fourth collection and further experiments conducted with the medicinal water. Bouillon, Brasseur, 1783. In-8: 104 pp. - 79 pp. - 79 pp. - 111 pp. Contemporary red morocco leather, smooth spine with decorative embellishments, black title label, fine gold lace framing the covers, gold fillet on the edges, gold roulette on the inside, gilt edges. Included: GUYBERT (Philbert): The Charitable Works of Philbert Guybert... namely, *The Charitable Physician. The Price and Value of Medicines*... Paris, Jost, 1629. In-12; engraved half-title (loose leaf). Antique vellum, handwritten title on spine. A famous work of which numerous editions are known. The first part covers the period from 1623 to 1629, featuring Guybert’s early writings and the controversies that arose at that time between physicians and apothecaries.
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