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TROTTER, Thomas (1761-1832). Medicina Nautica: An Essay on the Diseases of Seamen: Comprehending the history of health in His Majesty's fleet under the command of Richard Earl Howe. London: T. Cadell and W. Davies [vol. I], T.N. Longman and O. Rees, and T. Whitewood [vol. II], T.N. Longman and O. Rees [vol. III], 1797-1803.
3 volumes, 8o (213 x 128 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece and one engraved plate (light browning, a few minor paper flaws, several library stamps throughout and on verso of plates.) Contemporary blue morocco gilt (minor wear to spines). Provenance: Middlesex Hospital Library (ink stamp in several places).
FIRST EDITION. An excellent account of the conditions of seamen at the beginning of the 19th century. Garrison-Morton 2159; Waller 9691; Norman 2097. (3)
3 volumes, 8o (213 x 128 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece and one engraved plate (light browning, a few minor paper flaws, several library stamps throughout and on verso of plates.) Contemporary blue morocco gilt (minor wear to spines). Provenance: Middlesex Hospital Library (ink stamp in several places).
FIRST EDITION. An excellent account of the conditions of seamen at the beginning of the 19th century. Garrison-Morton 2159; Waller 9691; Norman 2097. (3)