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BACHER (Alexandre-Philippe). Research on chronic...

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BACHER (Alexandre-Philippe). Research on chronic diseases, particularly dropsy and how to cure it. Paris, widow Thiboust, Didot, 1776. In-8, mar. bordeaux, triple filet, arms in the centre, back with nerves decorated, p. de t. fauve, tr. dorées (Rel. ép.). Original edition. With the arms of Louis-Charles-Auguste Le Tonnelier, baron de Breteuil and Preuilly (1730-1807): he was ambassador to Russia, Sweden, Holland, Naples, Vienna... He opposed the convening of the États-Généraux and "in 1789, he succeeded Necker immediately before the storming of the Bastille; his ministry, overthrown by the force of public opinion, lasted only a few days." OHR, pl. 1481. A long biographical note specifies in fine: "This book was offered by Professor Mondor to Doctor Olivier on April 20, 1947". Rubbed binding (more marked on the second cover).

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