The Eclectic Physiology or Guide to Health: With Special Reference to the Nature of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics and their Effects upon the Human System

First edition hardcover, sewn-bound in decorative brown cloth, is in GOOD condition, having staining and rubbing/scuffing to covers; the original gilt lettering on spine is almost gone, and there is wear to black decoration and lettering on front cover; corners bumped and worn; first free endpaper has faint ink name of former owner, and some penciled information (possibly location); stains on first fixed and free endpaper, and some foxing in last endpaper section; small occasional stains to interior pages, along with occasional pencil markings; possibly an early textbook. Illustrated with line drawings (engravings) of various human physiological elements: skeleton, skull, spinal cord, brain, etc. Preface by Eli F. Brown. Medical. Physiology. Human body. Health and fitness. 19th century. DB.