CADOGAN, William (1711-1797). An Essay upon Nursing and the Management of Children, from their Birth to Three Years of Age. London: J. Roberts, 1748. 8o (195 x 122 mm). (Light browning). Modern buckram. Provenance: College of Physicians (bookplate on front pastedown and ink stamp on title). FIRST EDITION. "Published at a time when sensible practices of child care were largely neglected, the pamphlet became very popular and went through eight editions during the next 18 years" (Heirs of Hippocrates). Garrison-Morton 6322; Heirs of Hippocrates 911; Osler 2207; Wellcome II, p. 285; Norman 383. -- CADOGAN. A Dissertation on the Gout, and all Chronic Diseases, jointly considered. London, 1771. 8o (199 x 127 mm). (Lacks half-title). Modern half-calf. FIRST EDITION. "Cadogan suffered from gout for many years, and this book is based on his personal observations" (Heirs of Hippocrates). Garrison-Morton 4498; Heirs of Hippocrates 912; Wellcome II, p. 285; Norman 384. (2)

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CADOGAN, William (1711-1797). An Essay upon Nursing and the Management of Children, from their Birth to Three Years of Age. London: J. Roberts, 1748. 8^o (195 x 122 mm). (Light browning). Modern buckram. Provenance: College of Physicians (bookplate on front pastedown and ink stamp on title). FIRST EDITION. "Published at a time when sensible practices of child care were largely neglected, the pamphlet became very popular and went through eight editions during the next 18 years" (Heirs of Hippocrates). Garrison-Morton 6322; Heirs of Hippocrates 911; Osler 2207; Wellcome II, p. 285; Norman 383. -- CADOGAN. A Dissertation on the Gout, and all Chronic Diseases, jointly considered. London, 1771. 8^o (199 x 127 mm). (Lacks half-title). Modern half-calf. FIRST EDITION. "Cadogan suffered from gout for many years, and this book is based on his personal observations" (Heirs of Hippocrates). Garrison-Morton 4498; Heirs of Hippocrates 912; Wellcome II, p. 285; Norman 384. (2)