New York: Amjon Publishers, Inc., 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. Frederick Drimmer (August 7, 1916 – December 24, 2000) was an American author, best known for his explorations of the profoundity and differently abled people. His Very Special People was about famous sideshow performers born with medical and genetic specialties, such.....
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[Boston, Mass]: A. de Fontaine, 1846. First Edition. Broadside. "Dr. Fontaine [Dr. A. de Fontaine (1798–?)] [Patent Medicine Labels and Printed Instructions for Various Remedies Sold by Dr. Fontaine of Boston. In 1840s America, under the brand name “Dr. Fontaine’s”, Dr. A de Fontaine of Boston offered a wide variety.....
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[Venice]: [Vincent Valgrisi], [1568]. [First edition]. Single impression. Pietro Andrea Mattioli (1501-1577), 16th century Italian doctor and botanical writer. This leaf is from his seminal work and first major edition, the Grand Mattioli, edited by Valgrisi, considered one of the most accurate and last work edited directly by the author.....
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London: Printed by R.J. for Ralph Smith, 1702. First Edition. Full Calf. Richard Mead (1673-1754) was an important figure in the development of medical science and toxicology. He wrote the first book in the English Language solely devoted to poisons, was an advocate for evidence-based medicine, advanced the social role.....
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Berlin, Germany: In der Vossischen Buchhandlung, 1831. First German Language edition. Hardcover. Translation to English~: Relief procedures for poisoned and asphyxial persons : accompanied with the means to detect the poisons, to recognize adulterated wines and to distinguish real death from apparent death. Translation of: Secours à donner aux personnes.....
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Paris: Pierre-Guillaume Cavelier, 1778. First Edition. Half Calf. Translation to English: Treatise on childhood illnesses: work which is the effort (fruits) of long observation, and based on the most authentic facts: translated from Swedish....First French translation of the most famous book relating to pediatrics, being the foundation of the modern.....
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Weimar, [Germany]: Published by the author, 1806. [First Edition]. Quarter calf. Translation to English: Doctors' opinions on gout, the causes of its development, its origin and the safest means of its cure. Formerly owned by Th. Renz. Moderate head and tail wear, rubbing to extremities, chipping, raised bands, minor foxing.....
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