Dr. Elias Henschel & Dr. Samuel Guttentag. Guter Rath bei Annaeherung der Cholera ihren hiesigen Mitbruedern gegeben.

AUCTION 69 | Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Holy Land Maps and Ceremonial Objects

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Lot 155

(MEDICINE).

Dr. Elias Henschel & Dr. Samuel Guttentag. Guter Rath bei Annaeherung der Cholera ihren hiesigen Mitbruedern gegeben.

Yiddish and German on facing pages. pp. (2), 37. Stamp on title. Wrappers. 12mo.

Breslau: D. L. Stlower 1831

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $750

As a cholera epidemic spread through Europe at this time, two German-Jewish physicians here provide medical advice concerning the prevention of disease. Encouraging good hygiene, fresh air, sufficient sleep, warm clothing. They also emphasize good nutritional habits, such as fresh salad being preferable to pickled foods (sauerkraut).