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    By Edward Johnson
    London   Saunders and Otley
    8.5" by 5" [10], ix, [1], 311, [1pp]
    A scarce first edition of Edward Johnson's series of letters of a variety of medical fields.
    By Edward Johnson

    1837 Letters to Brother John, on Life, Health, and Disease

    London   Saunders and Otley
    8.5" by 5" [10], ix, [1], 311, [1pp]
    A scarce first edition of Edward Johnson's series of letters of a variety of medical fields.
    £150.00
    : 0.5kgs / : 908P31
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    Description

    First Edition, Original Binding, Scarce

    The first edition of this scarce work.

    Later editions were simply titled 'Life, Health, and Disease'. Before this 1837 edition, the letters had been published in the 'Metropolitan Magazine'.

    Half-title is present. 

    A collection of eleven letters, discussing various aspects of the sciences of physiology, animal chemistry, and minute anatomy.

    The letters were inspired by the author's brother struggling to find precise explanations of the illnesses that he suffered from his doctor.

    Written by Edward Johnson, who was also the author of 'Domestic Practice of Hydropathy', 'Principle of Hydropathy', 'Hydropathic Treatment of Diseases of Women', and more.

    Condition

    In the original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Cloth is a little discoloured with some light marks. Spine is faded. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine label is a little age-toned and rubbed. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the occasional scattered spot.

    Very Good

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