Religio Medici by Sir Thomas Browne, Facsimile of the First Edition 1642, Printed 1883

RELIGIO MEDICI.

By Sir Thomas Browne (Physician).

Being a Facsimile of the First Edition published in 1642. With an introduction by W. A. Greenhill, M.D., Oxon.

Published by Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, London. 1883.

Religio Medici (The Religion of a Doctor) by the English polymath Sir Thomas Browne is a spiritual testament and early psychological self-portrait. Browne mulls over the relation between his medical profession and his Christian faith. Published in 1643 after an unauthorised version was distributed the previous year, it became a European best-seller which brought its author fame at home and abroad. It likely contains the first known English language reference to Zoroastrianism. It was translated into Latin, French, German, Dutch and Italian and was reprinted about eight times during the author's life-time. It speaks on the themes of the religion of a doctor arguing that doctors are not atheists and that religion is not incompatible with science. Source: Wikipedia.

CONDITION:

Original engraved matching wooden front and rear boards. Surface worn, marked, rubbed. Corners particularly worn. Spine not original, rebacked, with a black label titled in gilt. Paste downs and endpapers replaced. Stong hinges/joints. First original blank end paper has two different inscriptions, one dated 1883. No other inscriptions, underlining or notes present. Mild foxing/spotting dotted throughout. All text legible, complete with no loose or missing pages. Fore edge and bottom edge rough cut, untrimmed. 

Overall the book remains in good reading condition, binding strong. A little rough around the edges, but a charming unusual binding makes for an appealing collectible edition. 

The book measures 14.5cm x 20cm, 2cm thick. 

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