Description: The Useful Family-Herbal; Or, an Account of all those English Plants which are Remarkable for their Virtues, and of the Drugs which are Produced by Vegetables of other Countries; with their Descriptions and their Uses, as proved by Experience. Illustrated with Figures of the Most Useful English Plants. By Sir John Hill and printed in London for A. Millar, etc. 1789, 406 pp, 9.25” x 5.75”, 8vo, rebound hardcover. In good rebound condition, with light rubbing and wear to boards and spine. Hinges remain tight and text block remains bound well. Ex-libris bookplate from the Birmingham Medical Institute on front pastedown, along with a note gifting the book to a past owner. Includes 6 of 8 original plates, with the last 2 missing, along with 2 pages prior to Plate VII (please reference photographs). General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce work on herbal medicine and uses by Sir John Hill (1714-1775), an English botanist, actor, and author. COLN1789BHIX0224-aj0966
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Restocking Fee: No
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: Ex-Library, Illustrated
Author: John Hill
Region: Europe
Publisher: A. Millar, etc.
Topic: Biological Science
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1789
