Description: The History, Diagnosis, and Treatment of the Fevers of the United States. By Elisha Bartlett and printed in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard. 1847, 547 + 32 pp, 9.25” x 6.25”, 8vo, hardcover full leather. In good condition, with superficial rubbing and wear to exterior, primarily along edges and corners. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia, including the inscription of Thomas G. Fox at front. Includes extensive publisher’s catalogue of available medical works at rear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce 2nd edition printing by Elisha Bartlett (1804-1855), a Massachusetts physician who served in the state’s House of Representatives and as the first mayor of Lowell. Publication date of 1847, but advertisements at back indicate a publication date of early 1850. Owned by Thomas G. Fox, a Pennsylvania doctor and Republican who served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during the Civil War. Also includes 4 foldout pages of medicinal ingredients and notes, possibly by Fox. COLN1847BFHB0524-aj1559
Price: 200 USD
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Language: English
Special Attributes: Inscribed
Author: Elisha Bartlett
Region: North America
Publisher: Lea and Blanchard
Topic: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1847
