Mysteries of Opium, 1701

The Mysteries of Opium Reveald, By Dr. John Jones, Chancellor of Landaff, a Member of the College of Physicians in London: And formerly Fellow of Jesus-College in Oxford. Who, I. Gives and Account of the Name, Make, Choice, Effects, &c. of Opium. II. Proves all former Opinions of its Operation to be meer Chimera’s. III. Demonstrates what its true Cause is; by which he easily, and Mechanically explains all (even its most mysterious) Effects. IV. Shews its noxious Principle, and how to separate it thereby rendering it a safe, and noble Panacea; whereof, V. He shews the palliative, and curative Use. A Deo Lux. London: Printed for Richard Smith at the Angel and Bible without Temple-Bar. 1701Modern full speckled brown paneled calf ruled with gold, and with raised bands, gold, and title/author/date on spine. New end papers. Hinges/joints strong. Probable 18th century owner’s name (E. B. Symes) on title page. Library marks (ink stamp and perforating embosser) on title page. Library stamp deeper within text block. Some scattered smudges, toning, and marginalia in ink and pencil. Fold out table has tear but present and complete. Margins well retained. Binding tight. 371 pages.G-M 2070.1 (1700 first edition; ours the 1701 second ed): John Jones (1645 – 1709). Includes the earliest English description of drug addiction, and withdrawal. Jones attempted to use wine as a partial substitute until withdrawal was complete.