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An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolæ Vaccinæ, a disease discovered in some of the western counties of England, particularly Gloucestershire, and known by the name of the Cow Pox. Second edition.
by Jenner, Edward
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good, inner hinges splitting, marginal dampstains, light foxing, old ink name to endpaper, marginal tear to page 129 (does
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About This Item
London.: Printed for the author by Sampson Low., 1800. Second edition.. 20th century half brown morocco over brown cloth, raised gilt-decorated bands, gilt spine title, marbled endpapers. In a brown cloth slipcase.. Very good, inner hinges splitting, marginal dampstains, light foxing, old ink name to endpaper, marginal tear to page 129 (does not impact the text).. 4to., 26.5x21.5 cm.. Contains: Further Observation on the Variolae Vaccinae; and A Continuation of Facts and Observations relative to the Variolae Vaccinae or Cow-Pox. First collected edition with these titles. Jenner’s work on his breakthrough discoveries leading to the development of the smallpox vaccine. weight: 2.5 lb. 4 hand-colored engraved plates.
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- Zephyr Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 299894
- Title
- An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolæ Vaccinæ, a disease discovered in some of the western counties of England, particularly Gloucestershire, and known by the name of the Cow Pox. Second edition.
- Author
- Jenner, Edward
- Format/Binding
- 20th century half brown morocco over brown cloth, raised gilt-decorated bands, gilt spine title, marbled endpapers. In a brown c
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good, inner hinges splitting, marginal dampstains, light foxing, old ink name to endpaper, marginal tear to page 129 (does
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for the author by Sampson Low.
- Place of Publication
- London.
- Date Published
- 1800
- Pages
- vii, 182, [1 errata] pp.
- Size
- 4to., 26.5x21.5 cm.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Medicine;
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About Zephyr Books
Zephyr Books is owned and operated by Lee and Ivye Johnson. We have been in the book business in Reno, Nevada since 1994. We have operated both brick and mortar, as well as online exclusive shops. We closed our brick and mortar shop in 2013, and now offer an exclusive selection of rare, collectible, and antiquarian books online only.
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