MEAD, RICHARD Mechanical Account of Poisons In Several Essays. London: For Ralph South, 1702
First edition. 8vo. Contemporary full calf. Collation: [16], 175, [1 – List of illustrations] [4 – advs] p. + 1 folding engraved plate. Spine has raised bands, gilt decorated panels, title and author in gilt in upper panel, and gilt ruling on boards. Hinges beginning. Wear to boards with some spot loss on cover and corners. All edges speckled red. Internal condition IS very good. Plate has 19 figures of viper fangs and mouth parts.
$US750
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