AN ALMANACK FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1782. BEING THE SECOND AFTER BISEXTILE OR LEAP YEAR, AND SIXTH OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. BY DANIEL GEORGE, PHILOMATH.
Newbury-Port: Printed and Sold by John Mycall. . . 1781. 12 leaves [complete]. Stitched, 12 leaves [complete]. Light to moderate foxing. Lower corner of last leaf with a partially repaired tear and affecting two or three letters. Good+.
With information on "How to cure the Itch," "To cure the Rheumatism," "To cure Hoarseness," and other "Approved Remedies" for the relief of agues, St. Anthony's Fire, Asthma [nettle juice mixed with clarified honey], baldness [rub with onions and then with honey], vomiting blood, cancer of the mouth, corns, etc. Also included are tables setting forth "Roads to the principal Towns on the Continent, &c. from Boston: With the Names of those who keep Houses of Entertainment." With a list of 'Books to be Sold by John Mycall at his Shop.'
FIRST EDITION. Drake 3306. Evans 17172. Guerra 713. Item #41960
Price: $275.00