4 p.l., xix, 164 pp. 8vo, cont. mottled calf by John Brindley, single gilt fillet round sides, the four corners of each cover elaborately gilt with Brindley’s characteristic dolphins surmounted by crowns within circular wreaths, spine divided into six compartments, five of which with the golden fleece device in gilt, green morocco lettering piece in remaining compartment. London: J. Brindley, 1728.

First edition; an extraordinary “illuminated” copy with the title-page, initials, and section headings all heightened in gold, and bound by John Brindley, bookbinder to Frederick, Prince of Wales and Queen Caroline. The initials along with the vignettes and typographical ornaments... More about Observations on the Small Pox: or, An Essay to discover a more Effectual Method of Cure

1 p.l., x, 133, [2] pp. Small 8vo, cont. half-sheep & paste-paper boards, spine richly gilt. Paris: la Veuve d’Houry, 1744.

First edition of this account of Minorca, one of the Spanish Balearic islands in the Mediterranean. In the first half of the book Passerat (1707-84), councillor to the King and military physician, describes the island’s geography, natural resources, climate, the inhabitants, and their diets. In the second half, he provides details on the diseases common to the population. There are also sections on the benefits of the mineral waters of the island.

A very fine copy from the ducal Starhemberg library at Schloss Eferding in one of their characteristic bindings. More about Réflexions générales sur l'Isle Minorque; sur son Climat, sur la manière de vivre de ses...

16 unnumbered leaves. Small 4to, attractive antique calf-backed marbled boards (lightly browned), spine gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine. Mulhouse: A. Hantzsch for O. von Riswick, 1596.

First edition of this rare work on dysentery; WorldCat locates only the NLM copy in North America. Wittich (1537-96), was court and city physician to the counts of Schwarzburg in Arnstadt. He wrote many other medical books.

In this work, Wittich provides a careful description of the syndrome. He makes numerous recommendations regarding diet and drink. There are several chapters regarding the treatment of children who have dysentery. The final 12 pages contain pharmaceutical recipes. More about Ein einfeltiger und gantz kurtzer Bericht, von der jetzigen gifftigen einfallenden ansteckenden...