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Bell, C

A System of Operative Surgery in 2 volumes

London, Longman, 1814

500.00 €

Science Books

(London, United Kingdom)
Closed until Nov. 29, 2024.

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Year of publication
1814
Author
Bell, C
Publishers
London, Longman
Keyword
science, medicine, operative surgery, medicina, chirurgia
Languages
English

Description

410pp + VIII plates, 523pp + V + XIII plates VG/none Second edition, the first was issued in 1807-1809. Complete in 2 volumes including 8 plates in Vol.I and 5+13 in Vol.II. Modern grey hardback binding with cloth on spine and black lettering on insets (see photos). Minimal wear and only few foxing spots inside, small sticker from previous owner (renown surgical historian) on the pastedown of Vol.I, an unusually fresh and clean copy of this important and scarce treatise. Original edition, not a modern reprint or reproduction. “Famous as anatomist, physiologist and neurologist, Charles Bell was also, like his brother John, an eminent surgeon. His artistic talent was even greater than that of his brother” (Garrison & Morton 5583, on the first edition).
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