A mechanical account of poisons, in several essays / By Richard Mead.

London : Printed for J. Brindley, ..., MDCCXLV [1745]

xlviii, 319 pages, 1 unnumbered page, IV leaves of plates (1 unnumbered folded) : illustrations ; 8vo (22 cm)

The third edition, with large additions.

ESTC T55003

P.152 misnumbered 252.

Engraved vignette with motto "Pro salute" on title page.

Engraved illustration within text on p. 317 signed "G. v. dr Gucht sculp."; the folded plate (numbered II) is signed "G. King ad vivum delin: et sculp:".

An errata slip is parted over the original errata on the recto of the final leaf.

Copy 1. Another issue with printed errata slip pasted over errata on verso of p. 319. In red morocco presentation binding inscribed 'From the Author' on fly-leaf. Bookplate of the Duke of Leeds.

Copy 2. Another issue with printed errata slip pasted over errata on verso of p. 319. In red morocco presentation binding inscribed 'From the Author' on fly-leaf.

Includes bibliographical references.