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ARMSTRONG, George (1719-1789?). An essay on the diseases most fatal to infants. To which are added rules to be observed in the nursing of children; with a particular view to those who are brought up by hand . London: T. Cadell, 1767. 8 o (170 x 106 mm). (Uncut). Original blue paper wrappers. FIRST EDITION OF ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PEDIATRIC PUBLICATIONS OF THE PERIOD. In 1769 Armstrong founded the Dispensary for the Infant Poor, which eventually led to the establishment of specialist children's hospitals. Garrison-Morton 6324; Wellcome II, p. 57; Norman 72. -- George ARMSTRONG. An account of the diseases most incident to children from their birth till the age of puberty; with a successful method of treating them. To which is added an essay on nursing. Also a general account of the Dispensary for the Infant Poor, from its first institution in 1769 to the present time . London: T. Cadell, 1777. 8 o (201 x 124 mm). (Light browning and foxing to text). Later gilt-ruled quarter calf, leather spine label, marbled boards. Third edition. Expanded to include accounts of many childhood diseases. Garrison-Morton 6324; Norman 73. -- [Walter HARRIS (1647-1732) and Hermann BOERHAAVE (1668-1738)]. A full view of all the diseases incident to children containing a translation of Dr. Harris's book upon the acute diseases of infants, and of the eminent Dr. Boerhaave's treatise upon all their diseases, as well acute as chronical . London: A. Millar, 1742. 12 o (162 x 93 mm). Contemporary gilt-ruled calf. FIRST EDITION. With excerpts of works by Sylvius, Willis, Sydenham, Andry, Burton, Glisson and Wiseman. Norman 74. (3)