Discourse Bathe Hot Waters by Thomas Guidott (5 results)

Leather. Condition: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A scarce first edition exploration of the history and nature of the Roman Baths, an illustrated volume on the natural hot springs of Bath. The first edition of this scarce work.ESTC citation number R10888.Illustrated with a frontispiece, two folding plates, one double paged plate, and one plate.Collated, complete.'A Century of Observations' and 'The Lives and Characters of the Physicians of Bathe' both have separate title pages, pagination and register are continuous.An interesting early work looking into the Romans Baths of Bath, natural hot springs in the center of the city.The hot springs were used for public bathing during the Roman rule of Britain, before being brought back into much popularity from the sixteenth century. In particular it was an important part of society culture during the Georgian eras, during the height of popularity in the city.The 'Character' section of this work was fairly controversial at the time, ripping into the character of fifteen physicians of Bath, most of whom were recent.By Thomas Guidott. In a rebacked full calf binding. Externally, with some rubbing and marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the extremities. A little loss of leather to the bottom edge. Institutional stamp to the top and bottom edge. An ex institutional copy from the Bath Reference Library, with labels to the paste downs, recto to the front endpaper, reverse of the title page, and recto to the rear free endpaper. Ink inscription to the recto to the front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few odd spots. A little edge wear to the folding plates and double paged plate. Blind stamp to the plates. The double paged plate is reinforced and repaired with tape to the gutter Good. book.

Leather. Condition: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A scarce treatise on the medicinal properties of Bath's hot mineral springs, from prolific physical scientist Thomas Guidott. First edition of this scarce discourse on the natural hot springs of Bath, and their health-giving properties.Bound in half calf, with marbled paper boards. Contemporary endpapers.ESTC No.R10888. With a frontispiece (separately dated 1675), two folding plates, and two further plates (one dual spread).Register: A-O8, P4. 'A Century of Observations' and 'The Lives and Characters' given separate title pages, but register runs continuously.Collated, complete.The work brought Bath, Somerset to the attention of the aristocracy, among whom the town became a popular health resort. Offering a fascinating insight into this Georgian predating Victorian expansion and discovery of the Roman remains.The 'Character' section of this work was fairly controversial at the time, ripping into the character of fifteen physicians of Bath, most of whom were recent.From Thomas Guidott, an English "doctor of physick" who became one of the 17th century's most prolific physical scientists. Bound in half calf, with marbled paper boards.Externally, with rubbing to the extremities, but otherwise smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with marginal toning and occasional spots. Small tipped-in bookplate of one Newburgh Hamilton to the verso of the title page. Good. book.

London, Henry Brome, 1676-77. Contemp. full calf. Rebacked but preserving orig. spine, gilt. Gilt borders on covers. Wear to top of spine, corners a bit bumped. Titlelabel with gilt lettering. Engraved frontispiece with (1) pp. of explanation to the frontispiece. (28),200 pp., 3 engraved plates (of which2 are folded), folded engraved plan of Bathe. 1 textillustration. A few scattered brownspots, but in general clean and printed on good paper. First edition. Guidott, a physician of Oxford and later Bath, was greatly interested in the medicinal and chemical properties of spa waters, particularly those of Bath. This is his first book. Much of the work is of chemical interest, and Guidott discusses the analyses of Bath waters, pointing out that they contain niter, sulphur, vitriol, and several salts of metals. He also describes many experiments that confirm the presence of these components. (Roy G. Neville I: p. 559). - Wellcome III, p.178. - Partington II, p. 607.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1676. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume Copy 6, Pages:- 244, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume Copy 6 244 244.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1676. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume Copy 3, Pages:- 252, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume Copy 3 252 252.