- 954
Northcote, William
Estimate
800 - 1,400 GBP
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Description
- The Marine Practice of Physic and Surgery, including that in the Hot Countries. Particularly useful to all who visit the East and West Indies, or the Coast of Africa. London: W. and J. Richardson for T. Becket and P.A. De Hondt, 1770
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FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (211 x 122mm.), (vol.1) xvi, 328, 144pp.; (vol.2) viii, 490, [14]pp., pale half calf, full gilt spines, double red labels, marbled boards, text somewhat browned and stained
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
"Northcote's professional works, written for the guidance of naval surgeons, show that he experienced active service in many parts of the world, and he claimed to be especially skilled in the treatment of tropical diseases. While a surgeon's mate, in 1770 he published his chief work, based on his personal experiences at sea and titled The Marine Practice of Physic and Surgery. A comprehensive work published in two volumes, this contained an appendix of ‘Some brief directions to be observed by the sea-surgeon previous to and in an engagement’, which hinted at the difficulties posed by medical practice at sea when under fire.
In 1772 Northcote published The Anatomy of the Human Body [see lot 953], which was intended for use by naval practitioners... While serving in America during the War of Independence in 1774–83, Northcote wrote to the first lord of the Admiralty, requesting supplies of orange and lemon juice as a ‘grand specific’ against scurvy, in place of elixir of vitriol. This he regarded as a matter of national concern" (ODNB).
In 1772 Northcote published The Anatomy of the Human Body [see lot 953], which was intended for use by naval practitioners... While serving in America during the War of Independence in 1774–83, Northcote wrote to the first lord of the Admiralty, requesting supplies of orange and lemon juice as a ‘grand specific’ against scurvy, in place of elixir of vitriol. This he regarded as a matter of national concern" (ODNB).
THIS WORK IS RARE AT AUCTION.