UK Medical Heritage Library

Royal College of Physicians

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The RCPE is an independent standard-setting body and professional membership organisation. Our aim is to improve and maintain the quality of patient care. We help qualified doctors to pursue their careers in specialist (internal) medicine through medical examinations, education and training. We also provide resources and information to support and facilitate professional development for physicians throughout their careers. The Library was founded in 1682 when Sir Robert Sibbald, one of the...

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The Royal College of Physicians (RCP)  is the professional body for physicians, with 40,000 members and fellows across the globe.   The RCP heritage library preserves the institution’s historical book collections. The RCP has had a library since its foundation in 1518, but most of the original book collections were destroyed during the Great Fire of London in 1666. Since then the library has grown, incorporating a wide range of subjects not restricted to medical works. This...

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University of Leeds Library

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Leeds University Library is one of the major academic research libraries of the UK, attracting students and scholars from around the world to its rich and extensive print, online and manuscript collections gathered during its 100 -year history. The Library has some of the UK's outstanding collections of rare books and manuscripts, and five of its premier Special Collections have been awarded "designated status" under the national scheme for recognising world class collections held in...

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University of Glasgow Library

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This collection contains items from the University of Glasgow Library. Glasgow University is a broad based, research intensive institution with a global reach, and has been teaching medicine since 1714. The University's Libra ry's medical collections cover all subject areas and are particularly strong in anatomy, surgery, clinical medicine, public health, sanitation and homeopathic medicine.

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Library & Archives Service

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The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health, with 3,900 students and more than 1,000 staff worki ng in over 100 countries. The School is one of the highest-rated research institutions in the UK, and was recently cited as the world's leading research-focused graduate school. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence...

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King's College London, Foyle Special Collections Library

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This collection contains items from the Foyle Special Collections Library, King's College London. The Foyle Special Collections Library holds over 180,000 printed books and journals, as well as maps, slides, sound recordings and manuscript material, spanning the humanities, sciences and social sciences and ranging in date from the 15th century to the present day. The history of medicine is a notable strength of these holdings, which include the historical library collections of St. Thomas's...

The Key of Solomon the king (Clavicula Salomonis)

81,260 81K

1889 1889

by Solomon, King of Israel. n 80024516; Mathers, S. L. MacGregor (Samuel Liddell MacGregor)

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Limited ed. of 500 numbered copies
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Topic: Jewish magic

Invocation à l'amour. Chant philosophique [electronic resource]

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1825 1825

by (no author)

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Published by 'A virtuoso of the good fashion'
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Dogme et rituel de la haute magie

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1861 1861

by Lévi, Éliphas, 1810-1875. n 50032513

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t. 1. Dogme.--t. 2. Rituel
Topic: Magic

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Library & Archives Service

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Forty-five years of registration statistics, proving vaccination to be both useless and dangerous. In two parts. [electronic resource]

1889 1889

by Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

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At head of title: To members of parliament and others

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University of Bristol Library

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The University of Bristol Library serves the needs of one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities. Its special collections reflect the broad scope of the institution’s research and teaching, ranging from important deposits of publishing archive, through leading geological collections to the library and archive of the National Liberal Club, a key source for public debate in the nineteenth-century. The present collection is drawn from the library of the Bristol Medical School...

Nouveau manuel complet des sorciers, ou la magie blanche, dévoilée par les découvertes de la chimie, de la physique et de la mécanique, contenant un grand nombre de tours dus à l'électricité, au calorique, à la lumière, à l'air, aux nombres, aux cartes, à l'escamotage, etc. Ainsi que les scènes de ventriloquie exécutées et communiquées par M. Conte [i.e. Comte] ...

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1837 1837

by Comte, M. (Louis Christian Emanuel Apollinaire), 1788-1859. nr2002007347

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2 unnumbered leaves, 392 pages, 3 folded plates : (18mo)
Topic: Occultism

Sex and culture [electronic resource]

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1934 1934

by Unwin, J. D. (Joseph Daniel), 1895-1936.; Unwin, J. D. (Joseph Daniel), 1895-1936

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"Notes and references": p. [433]-617. Bibliography: p. [624]-642
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Topics: Primitive societies, Sexual ethics, Sex, Culture

Magick in theory and practice

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1929 1929

by Crowley, Aleister, 1875-1947. n 80057223

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"Published for subscribers only."
Topics: Occultism, Magic

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UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies Library

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UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies Library

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The gentleman's magazine.

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Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.

The magus, or celestial intelligencer; being a complete system of occult philosophy. In three books: containing the antient and modern practice of the cabalistic art, natural and celestial magic, &c. ... : Exhibiting the sciences of natural magic; alchymy, or hermetic philosophy ... the constellatory practice, or talismanic magic ... Magnetism, and cabalistical or ceremonial magic ... and conjuration of spirits. To which is added biographia antiqua, or the lives of the most eminent philosophers, magi, &c. The whole illustrated with a great variety of curious engravings ...

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1801 1801

by Barrett, Francis. n 87131016; Trithemius, Johannes, 1462-1516. n 82072962

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Printer's imprint at foot of half-title: Knight and Compton, printers
Topics: Occultism, Alchemy, Magic

A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue

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1788 1788

by Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. n 50032813

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ESTC
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Topic: English language

Ethnological and cultural studies of the sex life in England [electronic resource] : illustrated, as revealed in its erotic and obscene literature and art; with nine private cabinets of illustrations by the greatest English masters of erotic art

25,439 25K

1934 1934

by Bloch, Iwan, 1872-1922; Deniston, Richard

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Issued in a limited edition of "only three thousand copies"
Topics: Erotic literature, Erotic art, Sex in literature, Pornography, Sex, Prostitution, Homosexuality,...

The book of exposition = Kitab al-izah fi'ilm al-nikah b-it-tamam w-al-kamal [electronic resource] : literally translated from the Arabic with translator's foreword, numerous important notes illustrating the text, and several interesting appendices

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1900 1900

by English Bohemian.

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Edition limited to 300 numbered copies on French hand-made paper"
Topic: Sex

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Les plantes magiques

1902 1902

by Sédir, Paul, 1871-1926. n 85184975

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Bibliography: [173]-178
Topic: Materia Medica

Henry Cornelius Agrippa's fourth book of occult philosophy and geomancy. Magical elements of Peter de Abano. Astronomical geomancy: The nature of spirits; and arbatel of magic

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1783 1783

by Petrus, de Abano, approximately 1250-approximately 1315. Magical elements. n 85112114

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Amulets and superstitions : the original texts with translations and descriptions of a long series of Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Hebrew, Christian, Gnostic and Muslim amulets and talismans and magical figures, with chapters on the evil eye, the origin of the amulet, the pentagon, the swastika, the cross (pagan and Christian), the properties of stones, rings, divination, numbers, the Kabbâlâh, ancient astrology, etc., bySir E. A. Wallis Budge ...

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1930 1930

by Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934. n 80057205

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xxxix, 543 pages, 1 unnumbered page : 25 cm
Topics: Amulets, Superstitions, Superstition

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The journal of the Royal Geographic Society of London.

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Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals

Kitāb Kāmil al-Ṣinaʻa = al-Kitab al-Malakī

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1877 1877

by ʻAlī ibn al-ʻAbbās, al-Majūsī al-Arrajānī, 930-994

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Topic: Medicine, Arabic

Watermarks in paper in Holland, England, France, etc. in the XVII and XVIII centuries and their interconnection

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1935 1935

by Churchill, W. A. (William Algernon), 1865-1947

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94 pages cdxxxii pages : 30 1/2 cm
Topics: Paper industry -- History, Papermaking -- History, Watermarks, Papermaking

A Chinese-English dictionary

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1912 1912

by Giles, Herbert Allen, 1845-1935

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xviii, 84, 1711 pages ; 27 cm
Topics: Chinese language -- Dictionaries -- English, Chinese language

The Ayurvedic formulary of India

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Medical astrology

1907 1907

by Däath, Heinrich. n 2005181550

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xi, 111 pages : 16 cm
Topic: Medical astrology

Wellcome Journals

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2003 2003

by India. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Committee

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volumes ; 27 cm
Topics: Pharmacopoeias, Medicine, Ayurvedic -- Formulae, receipts, prescriptions, Medicine, Ayurvedic,...

La philosophie occulte, ou, La magie

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1910 1910

by Le Vasseur, A

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"La présente édition en français ... n'est autre chose que la rajeunissement complet de la traduction attribuée à A. Levasseur dans le catalogue Brunet." -- "Avertissement," t. 1, p. [v]
Topic: Magic

A catalogue of Indian medicinal plants and drugs, with their names in the Hindustani and Sanscrit languages

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1812 1812

by Fleming, John, -1815

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1 unnumbered leaf, pages 153-196, 317-358, folded color plates ; (8vo)

A genealogical and heraldic history of the peerage and baronetage, the Privy Council, knightage and companionage

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1909 1909

by Burke, Bernard, 1814-1892

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clxxxv, 2570 pages : 27 cm
Topics: Genealogy and Heraldry, Baronetage, Nobility, Great Britain

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Annual report of the Commissioner of Patents / U.S. Department of Commerce, Patent Office.

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Topic: Journals

The book of fate, formerly in the possession of Napoleon ...

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1823 1823

by Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821. n 79054933; Sonnini, M; Kirchenhoffer, H

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xxxiv, 32 unnumbered leaves, folded plate ; (8vo)

Repertory of the homoeopathic materia medica [electronic resource]

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1897 1897

by Kent, J. T. (James Tyler), 1849-1916

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Issued in 10 parts
Topics: Homeopathy, Materia Medica

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Library & Archives Service

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Die systematische Reinigung und Entwässerung der Städte mit besonderer Berücksichtigung der Schwemm-Canalisation and Berieselunges-Anlagen. Ein Handbuch für Ingenieure, Baumeister, städtische Baubeamte, Aerzte, Sanitäts-behörden, Stadtvertreter etc.

1880 1880

by Kaftan, Johann

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vii, 250 p., [v] plates : 24 cm
Topics: Watersheds, Drainage, Sanitation, Public health

The twentieth century Urdu-English dictionary

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1911 1911

by Yatindranatha, Sena

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1145 pages ; 23 cm
Topic: Urdu language

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Leipziger Literatur Zeitung.

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Topic: Journals.

A dictionary, Hindustání and English

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1847 1847

by Yates, William, 1792-1845

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iv pages, 1 unnumbered leaf, 589, 19 pages ; (8vo)
Topics: Hindustani language, Hindustani language -- Dictionaries -- English

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Commentarii de rebus in scientia naturali et medicina gestis.

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Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.

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The philosophical magazine.

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Topic: Journals.

Chahta leksikon : a Choctaw in English definition for the Choctaw academies and schools

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1904 1904

by Wright, Allen, active 1873-1880. n 88651143; Mellen, T. L

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A book of the beginnings : containing an attempt to recover and reconstitute the lost origines of the myths and mysteries, types and symbols, religion and language, with Egypt for the mouthpiece and Africa as the birthplace

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1881 1881

by Massey, Gerald, 1828-1907. n 50044123

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Contains vocabularies
Topics: Egyptian language, Mythology, Religion, Folklore

Debrett's peerage, baronetage, knightage, and companionage

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1903 1903

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"Comprising information concerning all persons bearing hereditary or courtesy titles, knights, companions of all the various orders, and the collateral branches of all peers and baronets"
Topic: Genealogy and Heraldry

University of Glasgow Library

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The old clock book

1912 1912

by Moore, N. Hudson, 1857-1927. n 50004220

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"List of English clockmakers": p. [163]-293; "List of American clockmakers": p. [295]-330
Topic: Clocks and watches

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The book of the magi : a complete system of occult philosophy, consisting of natural, celestial, cabalistic, and ceremonial magic ; invocations ; conjurations of spirits, &c., &c. ; biographical sketch of seventeen great philosophers and adepts

1896 1896

by Barrett, Francis, F.R.C., Prof. of Chemistry; University of Glasgow. Library

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Unabridged reprint of Barrett's Magus, London, 1801
Topics: Magic, Occultism, Alchemy

Der Körper des Kindes und seine Pflege für Eltern, Erzieher, Ärzte und Künstler

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1909 1909

by Stratz, C. H. (Carl Heinrich), 1858-1924

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Includes bibliographic footnotes and indexes

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Manuscripts

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The principles of astrological geomancy : the art of divining by punctuation

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1889 1889

by Hartmann, Franz, 1838-1912. n 50026762

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136 pages : 22 cm
Topic: Astrology

Les pierres magiques : histoire complète des pierres précieuses, leurs origines, leurs vertus et leurs facultés ...

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1905 1905

by Santini de Riols, Emmanuel Napoléon, 1847-1908. n 82127856

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173 pages ; 19 cm
Topic: Gems

L'art d'expliquer les songes, ou, Signification détaillé de tous les songes, visions, rêves, apparitions : précédé de l'histoire des rêves célèbres dont le sens s'est réalisé

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1845 1845

by Trismégiste, Johannes. n 2009081696

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By Lorambert.--cf. Weller, E. Lexicon pseudonymorum (1886) p. 572
Topics: Dreams, Dream interpretation, Divination, Divination, Dream interpretation, Dreams

An Egyptian hieroglyphic dictionary : With an index of English words, king list and geographical list with indexes, list of hieroglyphic characters, Coptic and Semitic alphabets, etc

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1920 1920

by Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934. n 80057205

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Plate, facing p. [ii], contains dedication to the memory of Samuel Birch, within colored ornamental border of Egyptian design
Topic: Egyptian language

La peste en Turquie dans les temps modernes : sa prophylaxie défectueuse, sa limitation spontanée

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1880 1880

by Tholozan, J. D. (Joseph-Désiré), 1820-1897; Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

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Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Topic: Plague - prevention & control

Grand jeu de société. Pratiques secrètes de Mlle Lenormand. Explication et application des cartes astro-mytho-hermétiques, avec ... la manière de faire les talismans ; suivi de la géomancie, et d'un double dictionnaire des fleurs emblématiques

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1845 1845

by Bréteau, Madame

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xiv, 309 pages : (12mo)
Topic: Le Normand, M. A. (Marie-Anne Adélaide), 1772-1843

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The vaccine watchman

1888 1888

by Stokes, W. D

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40 pages ; 17 cm
Topics: 93-1541, Galen, Anti-Vaccinating Society

Anthropological studies in the strange sexual practises of all races in all ages [electronic resource] : ancient and modern, oriental and occidental, primitive and civilized

14,584 15K

1933 1933

by Bloch, Iwan, 1872-1922

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3000 copies were privately printed by the anthropological branch of the Falstaff Press in 1933
Topics: Paraphilias, Sex, Homosexuality, Prostitution, Erotica, Nudity

Country contentments, or The English huswife. Containing the inward and outward vertues which ought to be in a compleate woman. As her skill in physicke, surgerie, ...

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1623 1623

by Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637

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4 unnumbered leaves, 133, that is, 237 pages ; (4to)
Topics: Home economics, Housekeeping
Source: folio

The book of household management [electronic resource] : comprising information for the mistress, housekeeper, cook, kitchen-maid, butler, footman, coachman, valet, upper and under house-maids, lady's maid, maid-of-all-work, laundry-maid, nurse and nurse-maid, monthly, wet, and sick nurses, etc. etc. also, sanitary, medical, & legal memoranda with a history of the origin, properties, and uses of all things connected with home life and comfort

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1861 1861

by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary), 1836-1865

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Added illustrated t.-p. with title: Beeton's book of household management
Topics: Cooking, Housekeeping

The celestial worlds discover'd: or, conjectures concerning the inhabitants, plants and productions of the worlds in the planets

2,015 2.0K

1722 1722

by Huygens, Constantijn, 1628-1697

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vi, 162 pages, 5 unnumbered leaves of folded plates : (8vo)
Topics: Plurality of worlds, Life on other planets, Cosmology

2,005 2.0K

Malleus maleficarum

1948 1948

by Institoris, Heinrich, 1430-1505

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xxi, 277 pages, 1 unnumbered page : 23 cm
Topics: Criminal procedure, Demonology, Witchcraft, Criminal Law, Criminal law

UCL Library Services, University College London (UCL)

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Thinking to some purpose

1939 1939

by Stebbing, L. Susan (Lizzie Susan), 1885-1943. no 96037916

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Includes bibliographic footnotes and index
Topics: Thinking, Thought and thinking

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The British pharmaceutical codex [electronic resource] : an imperial dispensatory for the use of medical practitioners and pharmacists

1907 1907

by Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Council; University College, London. Library Services

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Includes index
Topics: Pharmacopoeias, Pharmacopoeias as Topic

Humane Society. For the recovery of persons apparently dead by drowning. : Instituted in the year 1774

3,322 3.3K

1787 1787

by Royal Humane Society (London, England)

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38 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf ; 12mo (18 cm)
Topics: Societies, Medical, Drowning, Resuscitation

Chemist and Druggist

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The chemist and druggist [electronic resource]

Jun 20, 2022 06/22

by UBM

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( 3 reviews )
Topics: Pharmacy, Drug Industry

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Litterarische Annalen der gesammten Heilkunde / in Verbindung mit mehreren Gelehrten herausgegeben von Justus Friedrich Carl Hecker.

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Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.

Beast and man in India : a popular sketch of Indian animals in their relations with the people

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1891 1891

by Kipling John Lockwood, 1837-1911; Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

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This material has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The original may be consulted at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Topics: India - Social life and customs, Human-animal relationships - India, Domestic animals - India

Rationing in the United Kingdom

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1949 1949

by Great Britain. Ministry of Food

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40 pages ; 25 cm
Topics: Rationing, Great Britain

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The pharmaceutical journal and transactions.

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Topic: Journals

Bhaishajya Ratnavali : a work on materia medica in Bengali

3,118 3.1K

1883 1883

by Kar Radhagobinda; Kar Durgadoss; Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

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Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
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Topic: Materia Medica