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MEAD, RICHARD. A Mechanical Account of Poisons. Folding engraved plate depicting oral anatomy of viper (with repaired clean tear in corner). [14] (of [16]), 183, [1] pages; lacks half-title. 8vo, contemporary panelled calf, joints starting at top and bottom, cover corners worn; light dampstain in lower outer corner of opening leaves, insignificant worming along bottom edges at beginning and end. London: J. R. for Ralph South, 1702
One of 2 editions published the same year of Mead's first book. "His purpose was to explain the effects poisons have on the body in accordance with the precepts of the Iatrophysical School . . . His essays cover various minerals, plants, noxious odors, and opium, as well as the viper, tarantula, and mad dog"--Heirs of Hippocrates 766.
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