"Hawking - 18th Century Medical Leaflets - Advertising Leaflets"
Lot of two medical leaflets from the 18th century, unusual evidence of advertising peddling on a loose sheet of laid paper.Defensive bandage for Cautery (1785).
Steam baths, portable at will (undated, late 18th century), printed on both sides.
These leaflets were given out in the street, peddled advertising (no mention of publisher or watermark), and invited the population to go to a certain address to observe the benefits of said new dressings and treatments.
Dimensions:
. Defensive bandage (…): Single-sided leaflet, 11 x 18 cm.
. Steam baths (…): Double-sided leaflet, 18 x 21 cm
Good used condition, some foxing, old folds.
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