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Plague Books

Author: HANCOCKE, John
Title: FEBRIFUGUM MAGNUM: OR, COMMON WATER THE BEST CURE FOR FEVERS, AND PROBABLY FOR THE PLAGUE
Description: Sixth edition. London, Printed for R. Halsey..And Sold by J. Roberts, 1723. pp. (vi), 3-108. Modern calf-backed marbled boards. Title a little soiled.
* Blake, p.197. A very popular work - 5 editions were published in 1723 alone. The author, a rector and Chaplain to the Duke of Bedford, makes reference to physiciansÕ views on the causes and treatment of fevers, especially Sydenham and Pitcairne. £120 £95


Author: MEAD, Richard
Title: A DISCOURSE ON THE PLAGUE
Description: The Ninth edition corrected & enlarged. London, A. Millar and J. Brindley. 1744. pp. (viii), xl, 164. Contemporary full calf, slightly rubbed and corners a little knocked. Title page with marginal soiling otherwise a very clean copy
* Wellcome IV, p. 95. £220 £180


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