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    By Joseph Pitton de Tournefort
    London   J H for Andrew Bell
    8" by 5" [22], 1-406, [2]pp
    The very scarce first edition of this medical work written by botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort.
    By Joseph Pitton de Tournefort

    1708 Materia Medica or a Description of Simple Medicines Generally Us'd in Physick

    London   J H for Andrew Bell
    8" by 5" [22], 1-406, [2]pp
    The very scarce first edition of this medical work written by botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort.
    £2,500.00
    : 0.75kgs / : 785L6
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    Description

    First Edition, Leather Binding

    In English.

    Former owner's contemporary inscription has been excised from the title page. 

    This work explores the use of plants in medicine during the eighteenth century.  There are chapters on poppies, hops, coriander, coffee, tea, chocolate, anise, rhubarb and many other fruits, trees, and plants.  

    The work is presented in two parts: 'Of Evacuating Medicines' and 'Of Altering Medicines'. 

    ESTC reference no: T137329. 

    Scarce in any edition.

    Condition

    In a contemporary panelled calf binding. Rebacked with the original boards preserved. Externally, smart. Minor rubbing to the board edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned with occasional spots to pages.

    Very Good

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