Essay Sur La Maniere De Prendre Les Eaux De Plombieres.
Remiremont, C.-N.-E. Laurent 1748.
8vo (156 x 93 mm.). 115, [5]p.
Modern calf-backed marbled boards, blind-decorated spine, gilt-lettered label, red edges.
Only Edition of this guide to the health benefits of the mineral waters and hot springs of Plombières-les-Bains (Vosges), where one could drink, bathe, soak and steam, as well as receive bleeding, cupping and enema treatments. The author was the personal physician to Princess Anne Charlotte of Lorraine and town physician in Remiremont (15 km. from Plombières). In good condition (light browning in the second half).
¶Blake, A Short-Title Catalogue of 18th Century Printed Books in the National Library of Medicine 263.
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