Shelfmark
Cl.5.07 [copy 1]
Additional shelfmark
Gg.6.02 [copy 2]
Author
Title
A discourse of Bathe, and the hot waters there. Also some enquiries into the nature of the water of St. Vincent's Rock, near Bristol; and that of Castle-Cary. To which is added, a century of observations, more fully declaring the nature, property, and distinction of the baths. With an account of the lives, and character, of the physicians of Bathe. By Tho. Guidott ...
Varying form of title
Briefe discourse of Bathe
Varying form of title
Lives and character of the physicians of Bathe
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for Henry Brome, 1676.
Physical description
[30], 200p, plates (some folded) : ill., map ; 19 cm. (8vo)
Note
With additional title page (A2r), engraved and signed: A briefe discourse of Bathe ... 1675 ... F.H. Van. Hove. fec:
Note
A century of observations" has separate dated title page on leaf L1r; pagination and register are continuous.
Note
"The lives and characters of the physicians of Bathe" has separate title page dated 1677 on leaf M8r; pagination and register are continuous ...
Note
Additional engraved title-page.
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), G2192
Citation/references note
ESTC R10888
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1973. 1 microfilm reel 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 456:20).
Provenance
[Copy 1] Bookplate of Eton College; Storer bequest label dated 1800; bequeathed to Eton by Anthony Morris Storer in 1799.
Provenance
[Copy 2] Booklabel of Storer bequest to Eton College, 1800; Label reading "Eton College Library, duplicate 1801."; Provenance inscription on r. title page "William Stephens."
Binding
[Copy 1] 18th century speckled calf.
Binding
[Copy 2] 18th century sprinkled calf with rebacked spine.
Copy-specific note
[Copy 2] ECL copy has four of five plates folded; heavily annotated in same hand as provenance inscription.
Subject
Health resorts Early works to 1800 England Bath.
Subject
Mineral waters Early works to 1800 England Bath.
Subject
Physicians Early works to 1800 England Bath.
Subject
Bath (England) Description and travel Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Brome, Henry publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B14445