Philosophical experiments: containing [...] instructions for such as undertake long voyages at sea. Shewing how sea-water may be made fresh and wholsome [!] [...] and flesh preserv'd in hot climates, by salting animals whole [...].

8vo: [4]-xxx-[2]-163-[6] pp.

Mod. binding, marbled paper on covers, flat spine, red leather title label, red edges. Good copy.

Rare treatise by S. Hales (1677-1761) on drinking and mineral waters, food preservation etc. Illustrated with 1 engr. plate.
Ref. ESTC T42264. - Blake 194. - Wellcome III:194.
Prov. "Guilielmi Brown" (old name on half-title).
Bound with: A catalogue of books printed for, and sold by William Innys and Richard Manby, Printers to the Royal Society, at the West End of St. Paul's, London. London, W. Innys & R. Manby, 1738. [16] pp. (some browning). Rare early stock catalogue.