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Account of the FOXGLOVE and some of itf Medical Ufes: with Practical Remarks on Dropsy and other diseases. Special Edition printed for The Classics of Medicine Library, Copy No 29, An.
by Withering, William M. D 1741-99
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About This Item
Birmington, AL: Gryphon Editions, (1979). Illustrated by Color pull-out plate of blooming foxglove. Limited facsimile edition. c.1785 Birmingham. full 22k gilt foxglove decorations on both boards on burgundy pigskin, satin marking ribbon, 3 raised bands, Tapley-Rudder, Inc. marbled eps, aeg. 8vo. pp. v, [3], 483, [1] , [1] colophon. Fine/No jacket, as issued. Unread copy of Paul Michael Steen M.D. bookplate front pastedown. Important first clinical trial publication on digitalis for CHF. Prospectus pamphlet NOT included..
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- OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
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- Title
- Account of the FOXGLOVE and some of itf Medical Ufes: with Practical Remarks on Dropsy and other diseases. Special Edition printed for The Classics of Medicine Library, Copy No 29, An.
- Author
- Withering, William M. D 1741-99
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Birmington, AL: Gryphon Editions, (1979).
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OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
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OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts
About OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
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