Anonymous. Formules medicinales de l'Hostel-Dieu de Paris, o - Lot 12

Anonymous. Formules medicinales de l'Hostel-Dieu de Paris, ou pharmacopée, contenant la composition & la dose des remèdes les plus usités. Published in Paris by Despilly and J. Ch. Chardon in 1753. In twelve / In-12 format. Brown marbled calf. Smooth spine adorned with gilded brackets and fleurons, gilded title on beige leather. Gilt fillets on the edges. Red edges. Contemporary binding. 213-(2) pages, bands and initials. Approval and privilege in-fine. Joints and spine rubbed, discreet restorations to corners and upper head, small and rare foxing. First edition. Interesting pharmacopoeia attributed to Despilly, which brings together the medical formulas used at the Hôtel-Dieu in Paris. The author presents pharmaceutical recipes intended for physicians and apothecaries for the preparation of remedies used in hospital settings. It includes formulas for medicinal preparations (powders, ointments, syrups, pills), doses and instructions for their use, as well as indications for common treatments of illnesses. A good copy of the period, skilfully restored. Very clean inside.