Observations on the effects of sea water in the scurvy and scrophula: in which A new Theory of those Diseases is attempted; with some Reasons why Bathing in Fresh Water must be much superior to that of the Sea.
London.
Printed for E. and C. Dilly, 1771.
Second edition.
8vo.
[4], 45pp, [1]. Recent grey paper boards, printed paper lettering-piece. A clean and crisp copy. From the library of British physiologist John Yudkin (1910-1995), with his bookplate to FEP.
The second, and final edition of American physician William Logan's (1747-1772) treatise on the efficacy of seawater bathing in the treatment of scurvy and scrofula.
Both editions are scarce; ESTC records copies of this second edition at two locations in the British Isles (BL and Wellcome); and two further in North America (NLM and Philadelphia).
Both editions are scarce; ESTC records copies of this second edition at two locations in the British Isles (BL and Wellcome); and two further in North America (NLM and Philadelphia).
ESTC N10729.
£ 375.00
Antiquates Ref: 17583
