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Satirical Epistles and Quack Potions Advertised in London
A fragmented 18th century advertorial page offers satirical poems by a “Money'd Man” and multiple patent remedies. It lists titles such as The Last Guinea and Wealth or the Woody, plus a Boyle-like cure for kidney and bladder issues sold by several London sellers near the Royal Exchange and St. Paul’s. The notice also mentions a leprosy quack claiming miraculous cures and details about shop locations and prices in old currency. The text culminates with printing and vendor credits in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Pr.s
Mr. Mitchell
Tipping
Raw
Queen’s Arms
Royal Exchange
Wild Fruierer
Royal Exchange-Gate
Clerk
Little Britain
West-Smithfeld
London
Settingborn
Kent
Henry Collins
Lockworth
Lysx
Richard Wilkin
King’s Head
St. Paul’s Church Yard
Sear
Andover
Southampton
Wilts
Somerset
Edward Poor
Exeter