The Treasure of Health, or a Wonderful Collection of the Most Valuable Secrets in Medicine ....

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  • Full contemporary leather but essentially disbound.
  • Philadelphia: Printed for the Society, 1819
By Merlin, L
Philadelphia: Printed for the Society, 1819. First Edition.. Full contemporary leather but essentially disbound.. Fair; binding broken and spotting & toning throughout; some damp stains; errata leaf heavily spotted with tears repaired.. 12mo, xii, [13] - 341, [1 - blank], [2 - errata] pp.

A comprehensive anthology of medical cures (secrets). The book is recommended for use at sea and generally where no doctor is available. The title refers to a previous French edition in the 18th century but no such book exists. Merlin held the copyright and is most likely the author of this book. Uncommon. Atwater #2431; Austin #1289.

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Title

The Treasure of Health, or a Wonderful Collection of the Most Valuable Secrets in Medicine ....

Author

Merlin, L

Binding

Full contemporary leather but essentially disbound.

Condition

Good

Publisher

Printed for the Society: Philadelphia

Date

1819

Edition

First Edition.


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