Author: Sir Richard Blackmore
Title: Discourses on the Gout, a Rheumatism, and the King&Apos;S Evil
Description: London, J. Pemberton, 1726. First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition of Sir Richard Blackmore's study of the causes, treatments, and cures of gout. The first edition of English poet and physician Sir William Blackmore's study of gout and rheumatism. Remembered primarily as an epic poet, in his lifetime he was a respected medical doctor and theologian.Divided into six sections, Blackmore discusses the causes and nature of gout, different denominations of the disease, and cures and treatment.Now very scarce, printer William Bowyer noted 1,250 copies of the first edition printed.ESTC reference number T26547With a final publisher's advertisement leaf.With the bookplate 'W.I.L.' to the front pastedown, along with a label referring to this work. Inscriptions offering references to specific passages to the front pastedown and front free endpaper.The first edition of this very scarce early eighteenth century study of gout. In a full calf binding. Front board and front free endpaper detached. Rear joint starting, with board held by cords only. Rubbing to board perimeters. Bookplate, bookseller's label and inscription to front pastedown. Inscriptions to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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