- 772
Lind, James
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- A Treatise of the Scurvy. In three parts. Containing an inquiry into the nature, causes, and cure, of that disease. Together with a chronological view of what has been published on the subject. Edinburgh: Sands, Murray, and Cochran, for A. Millar, 1753
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (202 x 120mm.), xvi, 456pp., contemporary blank paper slip pasted over the "errata" [which is an apology rather than errors of type] on p. xvi. (in the same manner as the Norman copy), contemporary speckled calf, red morocco label, expertly rebacked with a full gilt spine
Provenance
Charles King M.D., contemporary armorial bookplate
Literature
Blake p.272; Garrison & Morton 3713; Norman 1354 (also with a blank slip pasted over the errata); not in Wellcome (cf. Wellcome III, p.520: second and third editions)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Lind's classic clinical trial in 1747 while serving as a naval surgeon on H.M.S. Salisbury demonstrated that citrus juices could prevent scurvy among sailors, and led to the eventual elimination of the disease from the British navy. The nickname "limey" for sailors in the Royal Navy can be traced to Lind's discovery.