[Rarebooks] FS: Inscriptions on Antique Drug Jars - Rare 1908 Book

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"LES POTS DE PHARMACIE Leurs Inscriptions presentees sous forme de
dictionnai"

By Paul Dorveaux.
Published in Paris by A Maloine, Editeur: 1908.  Edition limited to 150
copies.

DISCUSSION: A dictionary of several thousand inscriptions found on antique
drug jars from throughout Europe, identifying what the contents were. The
author was Librarian at the School of Pharmacy at the University of Paris,
and well qualified to make such a study. He also includes introductory
material about the use of drugs and drug jars from the Middle Ages through
the 18th century. A scarce study. French text.

DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 5.75”x9”, 89 pages plus 14 b/w plates of drug jars.

CONDITION NOTES: Some cover soil, pages browned, a little wear (as can be
seen in the picture); a nice example of a scarce, rather fragile book.

PRICE: $375~

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