SHORT, Thomas.

The Natural, Experimental, and Medicinal History of the Mineral Waters of Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire, Particularly those of Scarborough...

London: Privately Printed, 1734.

With 4 folding copperplates, but lacking the non-folding plate, 20 + xxii, 359, [3] pages. Large 4to, full contemporary calf, recased, now with both covers detached; light but significant dampstaining throughout. London: Printed for the author and sold by F. Gyles, 1734. First Edition of this work sponsored by the Royal Society. A poor copy

Short was a physician with an established practice at Sheffield. He wrote books on mineral waters, teas, other beverages and other topics in medicine. DNB XVIII pp. 154-5. Hirsch V, pp. 251-2.

Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Poor
Edition: Private
Language: English

Price: $200.00

Item #134665