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1718K9IBIMJ64SUGLeiden 1718. 4to. Pieter van der Aa Contemporary marbled paper wrappers. With the woodcut coat of arms of Leiden on the title-page. 1 1 blank 12 pp. Interleaved copy of the first edition of an ordinance for the Collegium Pharmaceuticum and the apothecary's guild of Leiden. It contains 32 articles with rules and regulations to which each apothecary should adhere. It often refers to the dispensatorium in which the minimum number of simple and compound medicines each apothecary should have in stock at any time is stated. Other sections deal with becoming a member of the guild; the contributions members pay to the guild; what happens when a widow decides to continue the shop etc. All the interleaved pages are blank. With some underscoring in black ink and a few marginal water stains. Otherwise in very good condition.l STCN 227942078 4 copies. unknown
1753L4ADNKY1AWHWLeiden: Pieter van der Eyk 1753. Modern orange paper wrappers. 8vo. Rare first edition of a collection of pharmacological recipes in Dutch that had no official authorization published to meet the needs of apprentices and pharmacists with little or no knowledge of Latin the language of the pharmacompoeia which were officially authorized by governments or medical or pharmacological associations and to avoid misuse quackery and the production and selling of quack remedies. The compilers aim nevertheless to present reliable pharmacological recipes based on the best available sources such as the works of Herman Boerhave 1668-1738 and Etienne Fr. Geoffroy 1672-1731. While some phamacopoeia were translated into Dutch and other vernacular languages Van der Eyk apparently thought less educated readers also needed a different approach to make the information clear. In 1766 he published a second augmented edition.Corners slightly bumped slightly soiled and water-stained throughout not affecting the text. Otherwise in good condition.l STCN 1 compl. & 2 incompl. copies; Vaderlandsche letteroefeningen 6 1766 pp. 452-254. Pieter van der Eyk, unknown
1821ABC_452541821. 8vo. Unbound. 21 pp. List of the qualified physicians surgeons obstetricians surgeons in the countryside pharmacists midwifes and druggists in the Dutch province Overijssel in the year 1821 issued by the Commission of Medical research and Supervision at Zwolle signed at the end by G.A. Ramaer President and J. de Vries Hofman secretary Zwolle 26 February 1821; and arrested by the Gouverneur of the province of Overijssel B.H. Bentinck Zwolle 10 April 1821 p. 21.Somewhat folded however still in a good condition.l Not in STCN not in Worldcat. unknown
188763590Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company 1887. Thick 8vo. 1080 pp. With over 500 text woodcut engravings illustrations diagrams along with charts graphs & equations. Brown pebbled cloth publisher’s binding gilt lettering on spine dark brown clay-sized endpapers minor scuffing soiling occasional drip markings within the text hinges & endpapers neatly repaired still a VG copy from the library of Oscar J. Smith Ann Arbor MI 1888 w/ ownership markings in ink on 2nd flyleaf. First edition 3rd printing of this definitive reference work on the science and practice of pharmacy first printed in 1885 and still considered the most widely used textbook and reference on pharmaceutical practices and as of 2025 in its 23rd edition. The exhaustive treatise details methods of preparing medicinal substances such as tinctures extracts and syrups providing instructions and guidelines. Also provided is a comprehensive materia medical with descriptions of numerous substances in medicinal preparations along with their therapeutic properties and recommended dosages. Remington 1847-1918 was a Philadelphia-based pharmacist professor of pharmacy and medicinal manufacturer whose present work transformed the profession and not only is his textbook still the primary source but also the Remington Honor Medal established upon his death is awarded each year in recognition of distinguished service in American pharmacy. Although early printings are very scarce in the trade 12 copies are located in Worldcat and even though the 1886 is frequently listed as the first printing the Wellcome holds an 1885 edition. J.B. Lippincott Company, hardcover
187360578North Adams MA: Burlingame & Darbys Burlingame Block 1873-1875. Folio. 6.5 x 15.5 in. 252 pp. on blue & red ruled paper filled out entirely in manuscript bold firm hand throughout some entries edited crossed out revised and on p. 155 lower portion removed. Quarter-red calf over marbled boards gilt ruling on spine scuffing edgewear labels removed on front pastedown tear to ffep. still VG exemplar w/ initials B.&D. in ink manuscript on front pastedown as well as large printed label in red detailing the prices of glass labels size availability and instructions on how to mount them. This remarkable original manuscript pharmacy/apothecary ledger serves as an essential primary document for American medicine as it evolved following the Civil War when Opium Cocaine Morphine distilled liquor and more were part of everyday household use and in fact encouraged for health and longevity. As evidenced by the over 1400 separate prescriptions topical medicines and prescriptions to treat symptoms were the norm. Many of the popular pain relievers in tincture pure form and mixed in assorted elixirs include opium morphine Phenactine and Acetanilid. Antipyretics for fever reduction including willow bark are listed within. In addition opium seems to have also been used to counter diarrhea camphor oil is frequently listed possibly for rashes as well as an antibacterial mixed with Resorscin. Alcohol is frequent ingredient along with Aromatic Sulphate Camphor Gum Carbolic Acid Benzoaic Acid Hemlock Oil Laudanum Quinine Strychnine Sassafras Oil Silver Salts Orange Peel syrup Rose Water and more. Mixtures range from Dr. Quackenbush’s “Blood Purifier†featuring Burdock Root Wild Cherry Bark Prickly Ash Bark Refinec Suigars Rocelle Salts and poured within boiling water and let stand for 24 hours; to a Rheumatism and Neuralgia prescription also featuring Sassafras Oil Hemlock Oil Wintergreen Origanum Myrh Gum Tincture Cochicum Tincture Guaiac Tincture Camphor Gum Chloroform and Alcohol -- apparently taken mixed with water or “as snuff up the nose.†North Adams MA at the time was a fast-growing mill town serving as the entrance to the newly opened Hoosac Tunnel whose 5 mile construction had resulted in 100’s of deaths and in fact the primary physician during construction was Nathan Snell Babbitt 1817-1889 whose prescriptions feature prominently in this ledger. His father was Snell Babbitt a longtime prominent Berkshire Doctor and Nathan had attended the nascent Berkshire Medical School. Another doctor who features prominently for the 2 years is Orland Jonas Brown 1848-1927 Civil War veteran and surgeon with the Massachusetts Militia who had graduated from the Univ. of Vermont before extended study in New York after the War before opening his practice. He was known for progressively staying abreast of the latest developments in surgery medicine and homoeopathic medicine and maintained a wide clientele. Others listed include Dr. William E. Brown dentist on Fisher’s Block Dr. Clark C. Miles Dr. Henry . Millard Secretary to the Medical Association of Northern Berkshire laid-in manuscript prescription by E.E. Potter and many others. Burlingame & Darbys operated as a hardware store chemical supply house and dispensary for drugs and medicines in the North Adams Berkshire County area. Founded originally by Burlginame 1800-1882 who also owned the local bank was an active member of the Baptist Church and has served in the Massachusetts legislature. Originally it operated as Burlingame & Ray but after the Civil War George M. Darby 1841-1923 druggist and merchant bought out Ray and changed the name. In addition they hired the equally young William Franklin “Frank†Darby 1838-1921 who was a noted Civil war veteran serving in the Union Army nearly the entire War and survived 20 major battles and would become frequent state legislator from 1870-1879. Burlingame’s daughter Fannie Burlingame is well remembered as one of the teachers of the California Chinese-American strikebreakers hired by Calvin Sampson and George Chase to break the local Knights of St. Crispin whose largely Scottish & Irish members were harassing the mill workers to leave. Burlingame & Darbys, Burlingame Block, hardcover
1884D11984St. Louis MO 1884-1886. Hardcover. Good. Thick folio 265x380mm; 145 leaves containing approximately 6000 manuscript prescription slips tipped to the recto and verso slips often over-lapping each other so that both sides are visible if one just flips. Prescriptions from various doctors some of them dated and/or naming specific patients many of them numbered sequentially by the pharmacist. Boards and backstrip lacking; outer leaves a bit worn and soiled. Compiled by pharmacist Henry F. Hassebrock 1858-1904 whose office was at the corner of 13th and Washington Streets in St. Louis -- numerous doctors from the surrounding neighborhoods sent thousands of patients to Hassebrock for their medicine. Many presriptions dated naming doctors and sometimes specific patients many of them numbered sequentially by the pharmacist. It is unclear whether the prescription slips were preserved for legal reasons reference of some kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder on the pharmacist's part -- but they offer an interesting look at medical practices of the period. Massive. Unique. <br/><br/> hardcover
185413Paris Société d'Histoire de la Pharmacie. 1913-2004. BULLETIN DE LA SOCIÉTÉ D'HISTOIRE DE LA PHARMACIE: Volumes 1 - 5 1913-1929 bound in contemporary light-brown cloth spine & corners hand-marbled paper-covered boards gilt title spine 8vo: Volume I: Fascicules 1-20 1913-1918: 400pp. Volume II: Fascicules 21 - 32 1919-1921: 426pp. Volume III: 33 & 44 1922-1924: 448pp. & Supplement nr 38: Jubilé scientific de m. le Docteur Paul Dorveaux: 73pp. 3pp. 6pp. Volume IV: 45 - 56 1925-1927: 500pp. 8pp. Volume V: 57 - 66 1928-1929: 440pp. Original publisher's green covers are all retained and bound in the rear of each volume. REVUE D'HISTOIRE DE LA PHARMACIE: Volumes 68 - 342 as follows. Volume 68 & 69 in issues. Volume 71 - 80 in 2 bindings. Volumes 81 - 96 in issues. Volumes 91 - 104 in binding. Volumes 105 - 119 in issues. Volume 123 - 175 in issues. Volumes 176 - 203 in 4 bindings. Volumes 204 - 342 in issues. E.H. Guitard: INDEX. 1913-1963: green leather binding gilt lettering spine & frontcover 8vo: lxxviij 16pp. 103pp. 5pp. 16 plates table of contents Printed in 20 numbered copies. This is nr 13 for Dr. P.H. Brans. & INDEX 1964-1983: paperback pictorial frontcover 8vo: 138pp. ADDED: Hommage à Parmentier 1737-1813 Paris 1954: 44pp. Les travaux d'histoire locale de la pharmacie en France Paris 1957: 44pp. Les membres de la Société d'Histoire de la Pharmacie Paris 1961: 40pp. La chicorée dans l'histoire de la Médicine et dans la céramique pharmaceutique Paris 1972: 30pp. 46pp. Very fine copies. MISSING: nrs 67 - 70 - 90 - 91 - 93 - 95 - 109 - 110 - 111 - 113 - 114 - 116 - 120 - 121 - 122 - 312. Paris, Société d'Histoire de la Pharmacie. 1913-2004 paperback