LIEUTAUD, Joseph. Précis de la médecine pratique, contenant - Lot 193

LIEUTAUD, Joseph. Précis de la médecine pratique, contenant l'Histoire des Maladies, & la Manière de les traiter, avec des Observations & Remarques critiques sur les points les plus intéressants. Published in Rouen by Pierre Dumesnil's widow in 1787. 3 volumes in-12, mahogany basane, ribbed spines decorated with gilt irons, all edges speckled. XII, 432 pp. ; 434 pp. ; 396 pp. Bindings somewhat rubbed, first volume slightly missing. Some light foxing. Fourth edition of this rich treatise by Lieutaud, physician to the children of Louis XV and first physician to Louis XVI. These three volumes contain numerous notes on various ailments. The whole is set in period bindings that are somewhat worn but retain their charm.