Hartman, George (fl. circa 1696) The Family Physitian, or A Collection of Choice, Approv'd and Experienc'd Remedies.

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Hartman, George (fl. circa 1696) The Family Physitian, or A Collection of Choice, Approv'd and Experienc'd Remedies. London: Printed for Richard Wellington, at the Lute in St. Pauls-Church-Yard, 1696. First edition, one of two variants dated 1696 with differing imprints, octavo, advertisement leaf bound opposite title, illustrated with double-page engraving of distillation equipment; ex libris Kenneth Garth Huston, with bookplate; repair to title at date, bound in contemporary speckled calf, rebacked, some toning, pale mottled browning to some leaves, 6 1/2 x 4 in.

Hartman's collection includes a remedy for stupidity, and others for deafness, small pox, cancer, and many other maladies, in addition to cosmetic preparations, winemaking, and culinary recipes.

A-Z8, Aa-Kk8.
http://estc.bl.uk/R19842
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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