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General observations and prescriptions in the pratice [sic] of physick. On several persons of quality, &c / By an eminent London physician, who was contemporary with Dr. Gifford, etc. [i.e. D. Oxenbridge].

  • Oxenbridge, Daniel, 1571-1642
Date:
1715
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Credit: General observations and prescriptions in the pratice [sic] of physick. On several persons of quality, &c / By an eminent London physician, who was contemporary with Dr. Gifford, etc. [i.e. D. Oxenbridge]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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