Poor Richard's Almanack 1761

Name/Title

Poor Richard's Almanack 1761

Description

Pp. 2-5 include an essay on smallpox and its treatment: "But of all the Improvements, none have been found equal to that of Innoculation, whereby the Chance in that Disease has been found to be, at the least, as One to Seventy, and, in some Instances, as One to Two Hundred, and Two Hundred and Sixty-seven; whereas in the natural Way, One in Four to Seven have usually died. .."

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References

Other Number

Miller 744. Drake 9832. Evans 8732.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Jun 24, 2023

Notes

[36] pp. Wood cut illus. Leaves 5/6, 29/30 (preserves a fragment of the original leaf), and 35/36 supplied in facsimile. Toned, frayed, else a very good copy in 3/4-morocco and marbled boards.