Lot 223: COLE, William (1635-1716). A Physico-Medical Essay concerning the late Frequency of Apoplexies. Togther with a general method of their prevention and cure . Oxford: printed at the [Sheldonian] Theater, 1689. 8° (178 x 108mm). Engraved vignette

COLE, William (1635-1716). A Physico-Medical Essay concerning the late Frequency of Apoplexies. Togther with a general method of their prevention and cure. Oxford: printed at the [Sheldonian] Theater, 1689. 8° (178 x 108mm). Engraved vignette of the Sheldonian theatre on title, imprimatur leaf. (Tear on title repaired, causing light waterstain on title, and name on verso to be slightly smudged). 18th-century calf, armorial binding with the arms and legend of Robert Harley on covers, spine gilt in compartments, lettering-piece (extremities and spine a little rubbed). Provenance: ROBERT HARLEY of Bramton Castle, Hereford (1661-1724, politician, binding, armorial bookplate and gilt name-stamp on title verso) -- explanation for repair of title tipped-in at back.

HARLEY COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION of this work on cerebrovascular disease. It is addressed to Samuel Kimberley. Krivatsy 2569; Wing C5043.

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