A fascinating antique medical and pharmaceutical reference book dating from 1908 — Squire’s Companion to the British Pharmacopoeia, Eighteenth Edition, by Peter Wyatt Squire.
Published in London by J. & A. Churchill, 7 Great Marlborough Street, this substantial reference compares preparations of the British Pharmacopoeia with those of the United States and other foreign pharmacopoeias, together with non-official preparations and practical information on prescribing.
The book contains extensive period pharmaceutical information, including medicines, compounds, preparations, strengths and dosages used in the early 20th century. A wonderful historical reference for collectors of antique medical, pharmacy, apothecary and scientific books.
Published: 1908
Edition: Eighteenth Edition
Author: Peter Wyatt Squire
Publisher: J. & A. Churchill, London
Dimensions: approx. 22 cm H × 15 cm W × 7 cm D
Condition
Poor antique condition, with substantial wear consistent with its age. The binding and spine are heavily damaged with sections detached/torn, considerable rubbing and loss to the cloth covering, worn corners and edges, and foxing/age spotting throughout. The page edges show age-related discolouration and wear.
Despite the damaged binding, the internal printed material remains an interesting surviving 118-year-old medical reference. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
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