Rare 1693 Edition of William Salmon's 'Seplasium: The compleat English Physician'.
SALMON, William (1644-1713) 'Seplasium: The compleat English physician: Or the druggist's shop opened. Explicating all the particulars of which medicines at this day are composed and made'.
Pub. LONDON: Printed for Mathew Gilliflower, at the Black Swan in Westminister- Hall and George Sawbridge at the Flower-de-luces in Little Britain. 1693, Collation: 8° A8(-1) a4(-1) (a)-(f)4 B-4D8 4E8(-1) (1-4 signed) 618 leaves; pp. [70] 1-1166 [missing leaves]. Collation Brief: Title, [33]leaves, 1165pp.
Salmon was a celebrated emperic who practised near St Bartholomew's Hospital, where he sold his cures, drugs, and professed alchemy. He wrote many astrological and semi-popular works. The book is rare in any condition for most copies were heavily used.
Black Buckram cover with printed name to spine, red sprayed edges, dedication to Mary II, foxing and tanning, pages cut to very edge during restoration. Many leaves repaired, slight tear to title, pencil notes to inner cover, some leaves lacking at end. Last page is 4E7 (Chap. XVII The Letter S.). References: ESTC R37144 and Bibliothoea Walleriana 8426. Signature of Fran's Gibbon de Benenden Kent. From the library of Edward Ford MD. Bookplates: Edward Ford MD. and K.F. Russell. (158x103mm)


PROVENANCE:
Collection Late Kenneth F. Russell (1911-1987), Professor of Anatomy and Medical History, University of Melbourne.

Estimate $300-400