(Stockholm, 1761). 8vo. As extracted from ""Kungl. Svenska vetenskapsakademiens handlingar"", uncut unopened. Fine and clean. Pp.117-128
First edition of Bergius’ early investigation into the chemical and medicinal properties of the iron-rich waters from Rio Tinto in Spain, with case observations on their therapeutic effects. An early scientific contribution to the study of mineral waters by the noted Swedish botanist and physician.Peter Jonas Bergius (1730 – 1790) was a Swedish medical doctor and botanist. In 1758 Bergius was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. In 1768 he was elected to membership of the American Philosophical Society. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1770 and a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1785.
(Stockholm, 1756). 8vo. As extracted from ""Kungl. Svenska vetenskapsakademiens handlingar"", two detached leaves. Fine and clean. Pp. 131-134
First edition of Bergius' findings concerning the supersession of ague and childhood fever by smallpox - published a year after his dissertation on the same subject. Peter Jonas Bergius (1730 – 1790) was a Swedish medical doctor and botanist. In 1758 Bergius was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. In 1768 he was elected to membership of the American Philosophical Society. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1770 and a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1785.
(Stockholm, 1756). 8vo. As extracted from ""Kungl. Svenska vetenskapsakademiens handlingar"", uncut unopened. Fine and clean. Pp.199-212.
First edition of Bergius' observations and remarks on a case of measles infection that occurred during a smallpox infection. Peter Jonas Bergius (1730 – 1790) was a Swedish medical doctor and botanist. In 1758 Bergius was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. In 1768 he was elected to membership of the American Philosophical Society. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1770 and a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1785.
(Stockholm, 1757). 8vo. As extracted from ""Kungl. Svenska vetenskapsakademiens handlingar"", uncut unopened. Fine and clean. Pp.118-139.
First appearance of Bergius' experiments with Geum Rivale. Peter Jonas Bergius (1730 – 1790) was a Swedish medical doctor and botanist. In 1758 Bergius was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. In 1768 he was elected to membership of the American Philosophical Society. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1770 and a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1785.
(Stockholm, 1777). 8vo. As extracted from ""Kungl. Svenska vetenskapsakademiens handlingar"", uncut unopened. Fine and clean. Pp. 304-309.
Stockholm, Lars Salvius, 1758. 8vo. In a nice later half calf binding with five raised bandes and gilt lettering and ornamentation to spine. Binding by Gustaf Hedberg (1859-1920), a Stockholm based Swedish bookbinder whose label is present to the front pastedown. Hinnges with a bit of wear. Two stamps to title-page, otherwise a nice and clean copy. (2), 272 pp.
First edition here in a nice binding by Gustaf Hedberg (1859-1920), a Stockholm based Swedish bookbinder. He was considered one of Sweden's leading bookbinders and became binder to the Swedish court in 1901.