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Medical Library of Gerald I. Sugarman, MD
1:00 PM PT - Nov 20th, 2008

 

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18th-C. Bohemian Pharmacopeia

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Title: Dispensatorium pharmaceuticum Pragense renovatum medicamentorum
Author: Kirchmayr de Reichwitz, F.F.
Description: [viii], 8, [2 blank], 322 [i.e., 312] pp. Interleaved with blank sheets following p. 8, p. 48 and all subsequent even-numbered pages. Folding table. 12½x8¼, original half leather with raised bands. First Edition.The first Bohemian pharmacopeia was published in 1739, preceding this one by only a dozen years. This edition was issued under the auspices of the Hapsburg Archduchess Marie Théresa. WorldCat showing only one copy, at the Wellcome Medical Library in London.
Heading: Place Published: Prague
Publisher: J.C. Hraba for the compiler
Date Published: 1750

Condition report

Spine tips and corners worn and rubbed, boards scratched and rubbed; lacks front free endpaper, p. 8 detached; light dampstaining to preliminary pages, light foxing throughout, somewhat dusty; text complete, good.

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