LAFFECTEUR. Rob Anti-syphilitique. Published in Paris withou - Lot 367

LAFFECTEUR. Rob Anti-syphilitique. Published in Paris without publisher's name, CIRCA 1760. In twelve / In-12 format. Basane havane, spine ribbed with gilded fillets, red edges. 34+4 pages +1 L.A.S+1 pl. This work brings together several documents relating to the remedy of physician Pierre Boyveau-Laffecteur (1743-1812) against syphilis, the scourge of the 18th century. They include: - LAFFECTEUR, "Nouvelles observations sur les effets du rob anti-syphilitique du sieur Laffecteur", s.l.n.d. - LAFFECTEUR, L.A.S to Trousson Dujardin, May 23, 1782. 1 p. on 1 f. in4 (31 x 21 cm). The doctor authorizes the recipient to market his remedy. The remedy's label is sealed with wax at the bottom of the page - "Arrest du Conseil d'Etat du Roi. Extrait des registres du Conseil d'Etat du 12 septembre 1778". P.G. Simon, Paris, 1779. 1 p. on 1 f. in-folio (51 x 38.5cm). Copy of a placard attesting to the effectiveness of the remedy, signed by Laffecteur. Bound in very good condition.