Description

Smallpox & Vaccination.- Ring (John) A Treatise on the Cow-Pox; containing the History of Vaccine Inoculation, 2 vol., first edition, presentation copy from the author to Rev. George Charles Jenner inscribed "Revd. Mr. Jenner from the Author" on front free endpaper and with G.C.Jenner's monogram stamp at foot of titles, 2 hand-coloured engraved plates mounted on stubs, also 4pp. leaflet on 'Cow-pock Inoculation' by J.T.A.Reed tipped to stub, some browning to vol.1, some leaves creased soiled at edges, original boards, uncut, vol.1 with paper label, rubbed, vol. with tear to spine and boards stained, 8vo, [1801-03].

⁂ Scarce; no auction record since 1972.

Lot 18

Smallpox & Vaccination.- Ring (John) A Treatise on the Cow-Pox; containing the History of Vaccine Inoculation, 2 vol., first edition, presentation copy to Jenner, original boards, [1801-03].  

Hammer Price: £2,400

Description

Smallpox & Vaccination.- Ring (John) A Treatise on the Cow-Pox; containing the History of Vaccine Inoculation, 2 vol., first edition, presentation copy from the author to Rev. George Charles Jenner inscribed "Revd. Mr. Jenner from the Author" on front free endpaper and with G.C.Jenner's monogram stamp at foot of titles, 2 hand-coloured engraved plates mounted on stubs, also 4pp. leaflet on 'Cow-pock Inoculation' by J.T.A.Reed tipped to stub, some browning to vol.1, some leaves creased soiled at edges, original boards, uncut, vol.1 with paper label, rubbed, vol. with tear to spine and boards stained, 8vo, [1801-03].

⁂ Scarce; no auction record since 1972.

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