Essay on Pulmonary Consumptions, Including the Histories of Several Remarkable Instances of Recovery, from the Most Alarming Stages of the Disorders, by an Improved Method of Treatment.

May, William

Published by B. Haydon, Plymouth, 1792

About this Item

Essay on Pulmonary Consumptions, Including the Histories of Several Remarkable Instances of Recovery, from the Most Alarming Stages of the Disorders, by an Improved Method of Treatment. By William May and printed in Plymouth (England) by B. Haydon. 1792. [32] + 109 pp. 9 x 5.75 . Publisher s original boards. As-is, with boards detached. Loss of binding on spine. Various instances of splitting throughout text block. Text block split throughout. Ex-library and ex-libris bookplates on front pastedown. 1802 inscription from the author on top of half title. Light staining remnants. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An extremely scarce inscribed work. William May (1764-1827) was a Cornish-born physician who was a member of the Royal College of Physicians, a fellow of the London Medical Society, and a physician of the Universal Dispensary in London. A wonderful piece for restoration and preservation.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essay on Pulmonary Consumptions, Including the Histories of Several Remarkable Instances of Recovery, from the Most Alarming Stages of the Disorders, by an Improved Method of Treatment.
• Publisher: B. Haydon, Plymouth
• Publication Date: 1792
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Poor
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
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