Subject: 19th Century Medicine

Second English edition of "A Treatise on Marienbad: Its Surroundings and Its Medicinal Waters," by Dr. E. (Enoch) Heinrich Kisch, published in 1897. The first German edition was published in 1892. This edition was published in English for the American Jewish market. The book is 198 pages plus a two-page explanation of a plan, and features topographical plans of Marienbad. It's described as a rare edition, with OCLC finding only one copy located in Germany. The book details the medical and historical significance of Marienbad, a popular spa frequented by upper-class Jewish individuals (secular and religious) who sought cures from its waters. Dr. Kisch is mentioned in the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia as a medical writer and editor. The book has tan card covers and measures 5" x 8".

A 1 ½-page stampless letter written by William Aylett to Dr. Isaac Hays on October 8, 1839, expressing distress over the outcome of cataract surgery performed by Dr. Hays on his son. Aylett questions the diagnosis and suggests malpractice, threatening to publish a report from Tuscaloosa physicians if Dr. Hays does not provide a satisfactory explanation.

A printed circular issued on October 22, 1831, by a committee of five physicians from the New York Medical Society. The circular details proposals for establishing professional standards and examinations for medical licensing across the United States. The document was sent to Benjamin Lincoln, M.D., of Burlington, Vermont, and bears the annotation of Philip E. Milledoler. This item is not found in OCLC.

This volume represents the first issue of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences* in 1828. Published by Carey, Lea & Carey, it marks the beginning of Dr. Isaac Hays's 52-year association with the journal, starting as co-editor and later becoming the sole editor in November 1827, when the journal's expansion led to its renaming. Initially, Dr. Hays' connection with the journal began in 1827. The journal was also known as the "Hays Journal" over time. Dr. Hays was the son of Samuel and Richea Gratz Hays.

Volume XI of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*. Published in 1832. This volume contains contributions from Isaac Hays, a leading ophthalmologist, founder of the American Medical Association, and writer of its code of ethics. Hays was also a founder of the Franklin Institute and president of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. The journal's content reflects the state of medical knowledge in the United States during the early 19th century. The description also notes a connection to M.I. (likely a person or institution, needing further clarification).

Volume 1 of The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, published in 1827 by Lea & Carey. This volume marks the beginning of Dr. Isaac Hays's 52-year association with the journal, initially as co-editor and later as sole editor from November 1827. The journal's name changed to "The American Journal of the Medical Sciences" upon its enlargement in 1827, and it was later known as the "Hays Journal". Dr. Hays was the son of Samuel and Richea Gratz Hays.

Two-volume book, "The Elements of Materia Medica and Therapeutics," second London edition and first American edition, published by Lea & Blanchard in Philadelphia. Volume I contains 714 pages, 16 pages of advertisements, 100 wood cuts, and xliv preface pages. Volume II contains 852 pages. Published in the USA in the 1860s. Authored by Jonathan Pereira, M.D. (1804-1853).