Light wear to the tips and corners, scattered foxing, an instance of flower pressing, previous owner's name (Alonzo Whitcomb, NH) else clean and unmarked. Frontis of Vincent Priessnitz. A very nice copy in a sound binding. From the preface: "The water treatment, so called, practised to a greater or less extent in all ages and periods of time, but owing its origin as a distinct and permanent system to Vincent Priessnitz, is the greatest discovery, the greatest improvement, which ever yet came to man. In connexion with the many other valuable works that have been written on the subject, may this aid in the promulgation of the great principles of the cause." WorldCat finds one copy of this edition that being the British Library. Not found in the LOC. A scarce book in the first edition. Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An on-line bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!

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Title: The Water-Cure Manual: A Popular Work, Embracing Descriptions of the Various Modes of Bathing, the Hygienic and Curative Effects of Air, Exercise, Clothing, Occupation, Diet, Water-Drinking,&c . Together with Descriptions of Diseases, and the Hydropathic Means to be Employed Therein
Publisher: Cady & Burgess, New York
Publication Date: 1848
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: no jacket, as issued
Weight: 1 pound

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The Book Shed, now an internet only bookshop, has been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Booksellers Association for over twenty-five years. We stock good, hand selected books in a wide range of subjects. Our inventory is deep in cook books, philosophy and religion, American history and literature, especially British fiction particularly the works of and about Anthony Powell and his twelve novel sequence A Dance to the Music of Time. Items may be purchased through the ABE website, via PayPal or by contacting us directly to arrange payment. Very occasionally additional shipping will be required for heavy items or sets most often for overseas delivery. Every effort is made to have your purchase in the US postal system within 24 hours. Tracking number and delivery estimate always provided. Please call (802) 345-3081 if you wish to use other delivery services. very effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Tracking number and estimated delivery date always provided. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. Like us on Facebook or you may also find us on the web at ABE Books and Biblio. We work hard to maintain a five star rating on these sites.

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