The History of Canine Madness and Hydrophobia: With the Methods of Treatment, Ancient and Modern

George Lipscomb

Verlag: Rudd; G. Robinson; Rodwell; Murray, London, 1809

Beschreibung

A vanishingly scarce first edition study into the disease of rabies and its treatment, by the physician and antiquarian George Lipscomb. A very scarce first edition of this work. This is a vanishingly scarce work with no record of it having been previously sold at auction.An interesting early study on rabies, known in the nineteenth century as hydrophobia.Looking into the symptoms of rabies, the causes of rabies amongst dogs, methods of preventing the disease in dogs, recommended treatment, how the disease is transferred to humans, and more.By George Lipscomb, a physician and antiquarian, known for his country history of Buckinghamshire.One page of adverts to the rear. Rebound in a cloth binding by the Birmingham Medical Institute. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing and discolouration to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. Spine is discoloured. Faint tide mark to the rear board. Bookseller's label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some odd spots or handling marks. Institutional stamp to the title page. Very small chip to the gutter of the title page. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 798P10

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The History of Canine Madness and ...

Verlag: Rudd; G. Robinson; Rodwell; Murray, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1809

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book