Present Remedies against the Plague, etc. With an introduction by W.P. Barrett. Shakespeare Association Facsimiles No.7.
London. Oxford University Press. 1933. Hardcover. 8vo, 21.5cm, xix,[28],[i]p., laid paper, black letter, japon vellum over boards, a very good to fine copy (snc). ~ A facsimile reprint of the 1603 edition of "Present Remedies against the plague. Shewing sundrye preferuatiues for the fame, by wholsome Fumes, drinkes, vomits and other inward Receits; as also to the perfect cure (by Implaisture) of any that are therewith infected. Now necessary to be observed of every Housholder, to avoide the infection, lately begun in some places of this Cittie. Written by a learned Phsition, for the health of his Countrey." A Series intended to illustrate life during Shapespeare's England. Item #38809
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