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Memoirs of A Stomach
Sydney Whiting
c1855
Chapman and Hall : London
7" by 5"
xvi [1], 10-135pp
SUMMARY
The seventh edition of Sydney Whiting's very scarce satirical 'autobiography' of the life of the human stomach.
Leather Binding,Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The seventh edition of this work, which was first published in 1853.
With an illustration to the title page.
This satirical "autobiography" of the human stomach offers witty observations on various foods and their effects on digestion.
Undated; dated circa 1855 via the British Library.
Inscription of H. H. Baker to front pastedown, and of Arthur L. Mason to the head of the leaf following the title page.
Through this imaginative narrative, Whiting provides both entertainment and insights into the dietary habits and medical understanding of his time.
CONDITION
In a quarter morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Minor losses of leather to back strip head and tail, with significant rubbing to joints, board perimeters, and back strip head and tail. Front hinge strained, with board somewhat tender. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally, binding strained. Inscription to head of leaf following title page. Pages bright, with spotting and handling marks throughout.
Overall Condition: Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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