(Richter,C.F.
Highly necessary knowledge of man, especially according to the bod…

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(Richter,C.F. Highly necessary knowledge of man, especially according to the body and natural life, or instruction on health and its preservation .... so that everyone can cure illnesses with good success by means of a convenient home, travel and field pharmacy. 8th ed. Lpz. 1715). 5 (of 6) pp., 32 p., 2 pp., 1232 p., 54 (of 56) pp. cloth (rubbed and worn). Hirsch-H. IV, 799. cf. Ferchl 443 a. Adlung-Urdang 174 - Popular medical handbook, often published in the 18th century, "met with so much approval that a separate pharmacy (the still existing orphanage pharmacy) had to be established for the preparation of the 'Richterschen' or 'Halleschen' remedies" (H.-H.). - The title page and the last 2 index pages are missing. Somewhat stained and browned.

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