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Domestic Medicine; or, A Treatise on the Prevention and Cure of Diseases By Regimen and Simple Medicines
William Buchan
1822
W. Lewis : London
9" by 5.5"
[2], 511pp.
SUMMARY
A leather-bound copy of this important medical work by Scottish physician, William Buchan.
Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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DESCRIPTION
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.
CONDITION
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.
Overall Condition: Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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