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The Art of Midwifery and Related Works Advertised
A late 17th to early 18th century advertisement listing Henry a Daventer’s Latin obstetrics manual with illustrations and a new method to turn infants in the womb. Also promotes other medical and instructional books on grammar teaching, trials of high treason, and a dance book set, with prices and London shop locations. Includes notices of property sale near Horsham and rental availability near London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A Daventer
B. Cyril
J. Pemberton
St. Dantan’s-Church
Fleet-street
W. Tayloy
London
Harrow
Acton
Hampstead
Queen’s Head
Charles-treet
Soho Square
Charles Eversfield
Den
Horsham
Sussex
Will
Walker
G. Sawbridge
Little Britain
Red Lyon
Richard Gascoigne
Tyburn
C. J
J. Roberts
Warwick-lane
Col. Oxburgh
Anna
Abee