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1712
Pierre Pomet (1658-1699)
A Compleat HISTORY OF DRUGGS,
Written in French by Monsieur POMET Chief DRUGGIST to the present French KING; to which is added what is further observable on the
same SUBJECT,
FROM
Messrs. LEMERY, and TOURNEFORT, Divided into Three Classes,
Vegetable, Animal and Mineral; With their Use
In PHYSICK, CHYMISTRY, PHARMACY, And several other ARTS...
London : Printed for R. Bonwicke, William Freeman, Timothy Goodwin, John Walthoe, Matthew Wotton, S. Manship, John Nicholson, Benjamin Tooke, Rich. Parker, and Ralph Smith, 1712.
2 parts bound in 1 volume. Scarce 1st english edition.
Accompanied by a 1958 type-written letter describing the volume and gifting it to a Physician in London, Ontario.
Original 18th century panelled, blindstamped calf with 5 raised bands and red gilt stamped morocco title to spine.
91/4 x 71/8 inches
[2 blank end leaves]+[1 leaf title]+[7 leaves 'Dedication','Preface' and 'Subscribers]+[1-224]+[title leaf]+[9 leaves 'Names of the Authors' and 'Catalogue of the Seeds']+[225-419]+[5 leaves 'Index']+[2 pages Advertising]+[2 blank end leaves]+[86 full page engraved plates]. Complete.
In very good condition. Nicely rebacked with original boards with original spine laid down. Exterior showing minor wear to extremities and rubbing. Interior condition very good with front and rear hinges cracked but text block tight and everything is solid. Majority of pages are in fine condition save for browning/toning to front blank end leaf and multiple full page plates later in the volume as a result of the paper composition and/or the copper used during the engraving process. See many photos for the extent of of condition.
$2,300.00
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