Smith, James et. al.; Gibson, W.; Pattison, Granville Sharpe; Chapman, N.; Gwinn, John; Percival, Thomas; [A Physician]; Mitchell, Samuel L.; Ducachet, Henry William; Whitlaw, Charles

[Fifteen Early Nineteenth Century Medical Pamphlets, 1801 - 1824] [Bound Together] [Inscribed]

Baltimore; Philadelphia; Lexington; London; Boston: Various, 1801-1824. Octavo, [15 Pamphlets, Bound]. In Good condition. Rebound in modern red cloth, with gilt titling to spine. Spine title reads: "Pamphlets 1801-1824". Boards show several instances of discoloration and fading to covers, with minimal wear to edges and corners. Text block shows light uneven age-toning throughout. Pamphlets #3 and #7 inscribed by respective authors (W. Gibson and John Gwinn). Upper corner of title page of Pamphlet #1 has been excised. There are archival repairs to the final pages of Pamphlet #1, and to gutter of Pamphlet #8. Upper corner and publication information excised from title page of Pamphlet #9, with light foxing to pages throughout. MF consignment.

Contents:
1. The Additional Number to the Letter of Humanitas, together with John Hillen's, William Jenkins's & Doctor M'Kenzie's Letters and other Documents, Relative to Polly Elliott's Case; to which are added, Mr. Jesse Hollingsworth's Letter - and a Reply to the Same by James Smith, Physician (with Appendix). Baltimore, 1801
2. An Address to the Citizens of Baltimore and its Vicinity Containing a Concise Account of the Baltimore General Dispensary, its By-Laws, and Other Matters Worthy of Notice. Baltimore, 1812
3. Strictures on "Mr. Pattison's Reply to Certain Oral and Written Criticisms" by W. Gibson. Philadelphia, 1820.
4. An Answer to a Pamphlet entitled "Strictures on Mr. Pattison's reply to certain Oral and Written Criticisms, by W. Gibson" by Granville Sharp Pattison. Baltimore, 1820
5. Correspondence between Mr. Granville Sharp Pattison, and Dr. N. Chapman
6. A Refutation of Certain Calumnies Published in a Pamphlet, Entitled "Correspondence between Mr. Granville Sharp Pattison and Dr. Nathaniel Chapman" by Granville Sharp Pattison. Baltimore, 1820
7. A Narrative of Facts by John Gwinn, Lieut. U.S.N. Philadelphia, 1822
8. University of Maryland Medical Faculty. Baltimore, 1824
9. Extracts from The Medical Ethics, or a Code of Institutes and Precepts, Adapted to the Professional Conduct of Physicians and Surgeons, in Private or General Practice. [Lexington] (excised), 1821
10. Advice to the Physician, the Surgeon, and the Apothecary, and to their Patients, after the manner of Dean Swift; with Notes Practical and Illustrative, Founded on Long Observation that may be Beneficial to them all, and Favorable to Health and Long Life. London, 1821
11. Some of the Memorable Events and Occurrences in the Life of Samuel L. Mitchill, of New-York, from the Year 1786-1822
12. Some Account of the Medical School in Boston, and of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Boston, 1824
13. A Biographical Memoir of Samuel Bard, M.D. LL.D. Philadelphia, 1821
14. A Letter from Mr. Charles Whitlaw, to the Committee of the Asylum for the Cure of Scrofula and Glandular Diseases, at Bayswater, on the Subject of a Lecture on Scrofula. St. Thomas's Hospital, 1824
15. Second Annual Report of the Asylum, for the Cure of Scrofula and Glandular Diseases. London, 1824.

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