first edition Stapled Wrap
1868 · New York
by Gibbons, Henry, M.D.
New York: Philips and Hunt, 1868. First Edition. Stapled Wrap. Very Good/No Dust Jacket as Issued. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 16mo., 48pp. An early protest against the various uses of tobacco. Dr. Gibbons was Professor of the Toland Medical College and Editor of the Pacific Meedical and Surgical Journal. Toxicity of "nictonia" and the depravity of conditions of public uses are described in frank language. Clean on inside, with few stains and chipping to covers ("Bakeing Powder, bacon, coffee, sugar" list in pencil on rear panel. (Inventory #: 009995)