Library — 1661
Fumifugium: or the inconveniencieof the aer and smoak of London dissipated
Pamphlet published in London in 1661 by John Evelyn. It is one of the earliest known works on environmental health; the letter was specifically addressed to King Charles II of England and discussed problems with the capital's air pollution dating back to medieval times.
The work was printed by W. Godbid, Gabriel Bedel, and Thomas Collins, and sold at their shop at the Middle Temple Gate near Temple-Bar, London.
- Category:
- Library
- Object ID:
- 42.39/47
- Object name:
- Fumifugium: or the inconveniencieof the aer and smoak of London dissipated
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- Artist/Maker:
- Evelyn, John
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- Production date:
- 1661
- Material:
- paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 182 mm, W 138 mm, D 05 mm (closed), (overall), H 65 mm, W 260 mm, D 180 mm (Volume open at title page, spine resting on book cushion) (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 40%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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