Nicolas Lemery - Dictionnaire universel des drogues simples [Médecine] - 1760

LEMERY (Nicolas)
Universal Dictionary of Simple Drugs
Paris, Published by D’Houry, 1760

Octavo (26.5 cm x 21 cm) of [4]-xxiv-884 pp.-25 plates.
Full calfskin binding, spine with raised bands ornamented with gilt ornaments, brown leather title piece, red edges (antique binding).
Dictionary widely used until the 19th century and revealing numerous plant-based remedies.
Each of the 25 plates contains 16 engravings of plants, the last with 16 animals.

Good copy, headcaps missing, bottom of spine split, hinges gnawed, surface wear, edges rubbed, corners worn, some foxing and browning, plates in good condition.