Manuel des Dames de charité

First edition.
Contemporary full brown sheep binding, spine with five raised bands ornately gilt in compartments and fleurons with red morocco title label, gilt fillet on leading edges, marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Some rubbing, corners and edges slightly bumped.
Manuscript ownership inscriptions on title page.
Interesting work on medicine for the poor describing numerous natural and economical remedies: hydromel, enemas, poultices, ointments, suppositories... At the head of the work, explanation of some medical terms and alphabetical list of medicines and their prices.
Rare.