First lines of the practice of physic. With notes and observations, practical and explanatory, a preliminary discourse in defence of classical medicine, and an appendix, by Charles Caldwell, M. D. . . . . Second edition, revised and enlarged.
1822 · Philadelphia:
by CULLEN, William (1710-1790); CALDWELL, Charles (1772-1853).
Philadelphia:: Edward Parker, 1822., 1822. Volume I [of 2]. 22 cm. 8vo. xviii, 520, xcvii, [1] pp. Appendix; heavily foxed or waterstained throughout. Original full mottled calf, gilt-stamped spine and black leather label; joints starting, spine ends worn, corners showing. Provenance: Ffep signed: Chas. H. Kinison[']; title signed: P. [or G.'] W. Campbell [initials on p.45]; rubber-stamp of Pallen I. Mayberry, Pasadena. As is. Volume I only [of 2]. One of the most popular medical books of its time, the text – arranged in four books – deals with fevers, inflammations, exanthemata, or eruptive fevers, and hemorrhages. PROVENANCE: Pallen I. Mayberry [d.1980] was professor of Latin at Peniel College and Pasadena College [1914-1970]. (Inventory #: M13084)