The Dispensatory of the United States of America
Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo and Co., 1858.
Bound in full sheep leather. The heavy leather binding shows significant scuffing and surface wear. Spine ends are chipped and the joints remain attached. Internal pages show moderate foxing and standard age-toning.
Prepared from editions of the United States and British Pharmacopoeias, this exhaustive work served as the primary guide for 19th-century pharmacists and physicians. It contains detailed descriptions of the preparation, chemical properties, and medical uses of every drug known at the time. A cornerstone of American medical history, it provides a window into the transition from herbal remedies to chemical pharmacology.
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