Description
A fascinating 18th century copy of Domestic Medicine; or, A Treatise on the Prevention and Cure of Diseases by William Buchan M.D., printed in London in 1778.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential household medical guides of the Georgian period, Buchan’s work became a cornerstone of early domestic healthcare and medical understanding.
Bound in full leather with marbled boards and gilt spine detailing, this substantial volume carries all the charm and character expected from a genuinely early medical text.
The book features beautifully aged paper, period typography and detailed medical observations covering everything from fevers and coughs to hygiene, remedies and preventative care.
An exceptional decorative and scholarly piece for collectors of antique medicine, apothecary history, scientific books or dark academia interiors.
A striking addition to any cabinet of curiosities, library or historical collection.
