Observations on Morbid Poisons, Chronic and Acute.; The first comprehending syphilis, yaws, sivvens, elephantiasis, and the anomala confounded with them. The second, the acute contagions, particularly the variolous & vaccine.

London: Callow, Crown Court, 1807.

Illustrated with 4 colored stipple engravings (foxed), & further commentaries on the doctrines of Mr. Hunter. 4to, contemporary 3/4 brown calf, marbled boards & endpapers (rather worn and chipped at ends; joints strengthened; ex-library copy with various stamps). London: Callow: Crown Court, 1807. Second Edition. Very good(-).

Proksch I, 259. The chief work of Adams (1756-1818), a respected practitioner and physician to the Small Pox Hospital. In this work Adams defends John Hunter, of whom he was a great admirer, against various attacks by his detractors, as well as presents his own work on contagion and preventative measures, including inoculation and vaccinations. The four fine engr. plates printed in colors, which are very striking, illustrate skin lesions and other external characteristics of various diseases.

Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good(-)
Edition: Second
Language: English

Price: $450.00

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