Nicolas Lemery, *universal Treatise On Simple Drugs*, Published By Laurent D’houry, 1714; In-4

LEMERY (Nicolas). Universal Treatise on Simple Drugs, Arranged Alphabetically. In which one finds their various names, their origin, their selection, the active ingredients they contain, their properties, their etymology, and everything of particular note concerning animals, plants, and
minerals.
A work belonging to the Universal Pharmacopoeia. Second edition. Published by Laurent d’Houry, 1714; in-4.
Engraved portrait of Lemery opposite the title page. With its set of XXV plates.
Brown calfskin binding, with a decorated ribbed spine.
Inside front cover and first page with handwritten comments in ink from the 18th century: “After M’s death, I promise to have three Masses said for him at the Jacobins in Provins.... Cut the stem of the loignon seed but do not pull it out... Opiate for dizziness... A contest to see who can defecate the most among four devils. Four devils argued over who could defecate the most...The art of speaking
is the art of holding one’s tongue... Adorale Adélaïde, you set the universe ablaze; your caress (?) is too swift—we don’t have time to see you.”
Tears at the edges, worn corners and covers; as is.