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Front page of a text on gout

From Augustin Belloste and Thomas Sydenham’s Monsieur Belloste’s Hospital surgeon, as far as it treats of the gout, rheumatism, cholick, dropsy, stone, gravel, and venereal complaints … : to which are added Dr. Sydenham’s observations on the gout ; with proper notes on each ; this book is given gratis up one pair of stairs, at the sign of the famous anodyne necklace … and at Mr. Bradshaw’s Stoughton’s, & Daffy’s Elixir Ware-House .. (1737).

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Black and white page of text with illustration of woman pouring tea and the heading, "Household Domestic Economy"

From Lever Brothers’ The “Sunlight” Year Book for 1898. A Treasury of Useful Information of Value to All Members of the Household. Including The Calendar and Kindred Matter, Universal History, Geography, Army and Navy, Science, Literature, Fine Arts, Architecture, Commerce, Agriculture, Medical, Sports and Pastimes, The Household, Port Sunlight, etc. Also Story by Conan Doyle. With Portraits and Numerous Illustrations. (1898).

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Full page color illustration of human organs in situ in the torso and upper abdomen

From Sir James Annesley’s Researches into the causes, nature, and treatment of the more prevalent diseases of India, and of warm climates generally. Illustrated with cases, post mortem examinations, and numerous coloured engravings of morbid structures (1828).

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Full page color illustration of five flowering plants

From Matthew Robinson’s The new family herbal : comprising a description and the medical virtues of British and foreign plants, founded on the works of eminent modern English and American writers on the medical properties of herbs to which is added, the botanic family physician valuable medical receipts and important directions regarding diet , clothing, bathing, air, exercise, &c., &c. (1872)

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