Facts and observations respecting the air-pump vapour-bath, gout, rheumatism, palsy, and other diseases
London: printed for Lackington, Allen, and Co. Temple of the Muses, Finsbury Square, by J. D. Dewick, Aldersgate-street, 1803. First edition, 12mo, pp. [8], 150, [2] ads; engraved frontispiece of the pump; original drab boards, glazed green paper shelfback, printed paper label on spine; label a little chipped (no loss of letterpress), spine soiled and with light scratches; very good. Pasted in on the half-title and the rear pastedown is the printed label: "The Faculty and Individuals can be accommodated by applying to the Proprietor’s, No. 32, Berwick Street, Soho." Ralph Blegborough, M.D. (1775-1827) "commenced the study of medicine by an apprenticeship to his father, and continued it at Edinburgh, which he left in 1790, without taking a degree. He was for some years in general practice in London, whereby he realized a competency. He graduated Doctor of Medicine at Aberdeen 29th December, 1804, and on the 30th September, 1805, was admitted a Licentiate of the College of Physicians. Dr. Blegborough died at Brixton-hill 23rd January, 1827, aged fifty-two" (Royal College of Physicians). This is his only book. Item #66483
Price: $500.00
