Fine Books and Manuscripts
Lot 186
COOKE
COOKE, JAMES - MELLIFICIUM CHIRURGIAE OR THE MARROW OF CHIRURGERY With the anatomy of human bodies according to the most modern anatomists; illustrated with many anatomical observations. Institutions of physick, with Hippocrates's Aphorisms largely commented upon. The marrow of physick shewing the causes, signs and cures of most diseases incident to human bodies. London, printed for W[illiam] M[arshall] and sold by Joshua Phillips at the Seven Stars in St. Paul's Church-yard, [1693]. Small 4to, 1 (of 12) plates only, title with two small holes, lacks final index leaf otherwise text complete, top corner of page 7/8 torn away with loss of text, old calf, bottom and top of spine missing. ESTC R215967, scarce, 7 locations in Britain and just 1 in N America (New York Public Library); and another early 19thC medicinal book, w.a.f. (2)
Estimate: £80 - 120
Sold for £80