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Traité des Affections Vaporeuses ou Maladies Nerveuses Vulgairement Appelées Maux de Nerfs
Pierre Pomme
1798-1799
Chez Cussac : Paris
8.5" by 5.5"
xvi, 423pp, [1]; 407pp, [1]
SUMMARY
An attractively rebound copy of Pierre Pomme's eighteenth century medicinal treatise.
Leather Binding,Rebound
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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EU Postage: £ 18.99
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DESCRIPTION
A leather bound copy of Pierre Pomme's eighteenth century treatise in which he presents a new approach to 'the vapours', a frequently diagnosed malady including headaches, crying, convulsions, and fainting. Published in French.
In the treatise, Pomme argues that the convulsions and paralysis are caused by a hardening of the fibres related to the dryness of the body. Pomme recommends cold baths, moderate bleedings, and drinking litres of chicken, veal, and frog broth. Rather than draw on the findings of other doctors, Pomme supports his arguments by listing his famous patients. The treatise was very successful, and was translated into several languages.
The binding is signed by the binders to the front pastedown of each volume. The volumes were bound by May.
CONDITION
Rebound in a quarter calf binding over cloth covered boards. Externally, lovely, with just a small mark to the spine of the second volume. Internally, firmly bound. Lightly foxed to the front and rear of both volumes.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
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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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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