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[ARMSTRONG, John (1709-1779)]. The Art of preserving Health: A Poem. London: A. Millar, 1744.
4o (254 x 197 mm). Contemporary English sprinkled calf gilt, spine gilt with red morocco lettering piece (lower joint starting). Provenance: purchased from Seven Gables Bookshop, New York, 25 August 1969.
FIRST EDITION of this didactic poem which is divided into four books covering the subjects air, diet, exercise, and the passions. Subsequent editions were published under Armstrong's name. Foxon A296; Hayward 168; Rothschild 56.
4o (254 x 197 mm). Contemporary English sprinkled calf gilt, spine gilt with red morocco lettering piece (lower joint starting). Provenance: purchased from Seven Gables Bookshop, New York, 25 August 1969.
FIRST EDITION of this didactic poem which is divided into four books covering the subjects air, diet, exercise, and the passions. Subsequent editions were published under Armstrong's name. Foxon A296; Hayward 168; Rothschild 56.