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Click here to subscribeSalmon (William) Ars Chirurgica 7 parts in 2 vol. engraved frontispiece portrait both vol. with the same 12 engraved plates some browning and minor damp creasing vol.II title and following f. repaired occasional ink stamp on text ff. vol.I in contemporary calf with modern reback vol.II modern calf [Wing 5422] J.Dawks 1698; and the 1699 edition of vol.I with plates 8vo(3)
Swan (Joseph) Nerves of the Human Body first quarto edition 25 engraved plates light offsetting otherwise very good 8pp. catalogue tipped in at front Robert Bentley Todd`s copy with his bookplate King`s College stamp on title original cloth rebacked 4to 1834. ***Robert Bentley Todd (1809-1860) physician and physiologist; medical reformer..
Willis (Thomas) Opera omnia edited by G.Blasius 6 parts in 1 second collected edition engraved portrait and fine additional engraved pictorial title (?by Romeyn de Hooghe) 38 engraved plates on 37 sheets some folding portrait defective at lower corner (washed and repaired) title trimmed to border and laid down slight browning and marginal worming a few folding plates torn ex-library copy with ink stamp on title modern half calf spine gilt slightly rubbed 4to Amsterdam H.Wetsten 1682. ***Including Willis`s three great works on the brain: Cerebri anatome; Pathologiae cerebri; and De anima brutorum. GM describes the first as “the most complete and accurate account of the nervous system which had hitherto appeared and the work which coined the term `neurology`.” GM 1378.
Wiseman (Richard) A Treatise of Wounds 1672 2 parts in 1 first edition with F5 & 6 (F5 blank other than signature F6 half-title to Appendix neither included in pagination) but lacking A1 (initial blank) and with K4 6 &7 (final leaves of part 2) supplied in facsimile K5 frayed at edges and silked contemporary ink inscription of Robert Curtis 1712 on final blank and with note “?Not yt all Propheticall Poisons re hypocondriacall” on blank F5 title with faint ink signature and soiled torn & frayed (laid down) a little browned with occasional soiling ex-King`s College Hospital Medical School library copy with ink stamp on a couple of leaves modern sheep black morocco label [Wellcome V p.456; Wing W3110] 8vo by R.Norton for Richard Royston 1672. ***”Wiseman ranks in surgery as high as does Sydenham in medicine...He was the first to describe tuberculosis of the joints...and he gave a good account of gunshot wounds. Wiseman became surgeon to Charles II in 1672.” GM 5573.
Faraday Experimental Chemistry and Physics first edition half-title 3 plates 1 folding marginal spotting ex-Farraday House Library with bookplates and ink stamp to title front pastedown and fore-edge bookplates of Hugh Erat Harrison original cloth spine gilt and with gilt shelf number at foot a little fraying to corners but generally in very good condition 8vo Richard Taylor and William Francis 1859.
Fitzgerald (GF).- 30 Scientific offprints including Hertz (Heinrich) Ueber einen Einfluss des ultravioletten Lichtes auf die electrische Entladung inscribed `with the compliments of the author` 1887 § Dewar (James) The Liquefaction of Air and Research at Low Temperatures inscribed `with compliments` 1896 § Huggins (William and Mrs) On the Spectrum Visible and Photographic of the Great Nebula in Orion 1889; On a re-determination of the principal line in the Spectrum of the Nebula in Orion... 1890 inscribed `from the authors` § Thomson (Sir William) Molecular Constitution of Matter ink stamp on lower cover 1889 § Thomson (J.J.) The Vortex Ring Theory of Gases 1885 § Kelvin (Lord) Application of Sellmeier`s Dynamical Theory to the Dark Lines inscribed `from the author` 1899 offprints most with original plain or printed wrappers some darkening and dust-soiling some creasing 8vo. ***From the collection of physicist Professor George Francis FitzGerald (1851-1901) famous in part posthumously for the impact of his contraction hypothesis on Einstein`s theory of relativity; he was also highly respected for his electromagnetic and electron research..
Crinitus De Honesta Disciplina Lib. XXV 1520 The Chatsworth copy with ink stamp of Henry Cavendish to verso of title title and woodcut printer`s device within ornate woodcut architectural border woodcut decorated initials some light spotting towards end and a pinpoint wormhole to outer margin of last few ff. else generally crisp and clean 17th century English calf covers with large gilt arabesque centre-pieces within 5 gilt filet borders the inner 3 sets with gilt floral corner-pieces sympathetically rebacked spine in compartments with gilt Chatsworth monogram at head and thistle motifs to other compartments erroneously dated `1720` in gilt at foot of spine covers detached corners repaired [Adams 2950; Renouard Ascensius II p.353/5] folio Paris [Rursus ex aed. Ascensianis] [1520]. ***Provenance: Henry Cavendish (natural philosopher) and by descent..
Cardanus De Subtilitate LIbri XXI 1580 woodcut ornament to title and illustrations blank Y8 present title with ink library stamp and biro and ink number lightly browned occasional light foxing contemporary blind-tooled vellum-backed boards minor split to lower corner of upper cover soiled and rubbed [cf.Adams C675 (variant); Caillet I 2017; Duvenn pp.116-117; Ferguson I 142] 8vo Lyon Stephanum Michaelem 1580. ***A scarce edition. As well as chapters on metals gemstones plants and distillation it contains the first description of a flour-sifting machine..
Medicina Flagellata or the Doctor Scarify`d 1721 additional title with engraved vignette both titles with ownership stamp some browning ink inscription `Lieut. Walsh Navy 1784` to front free endpaper contemporary panelled calf covers detached corners worn rubbed and scuffed [Wellcome IV p.101; Waller 6421] 8vo for J. Bateman and J.Nicks 1721. ***A satire on quack doctors..
Radonvilliers Manière d`Apprendre les Langues 1st first edition the La Rochefoucauld copy with faint ink stamp of the Bibliotheque du Chateau de la Roche-Guyon to title half-title woodcut ornament to title and head- and tail-pieces contemporary tree calf spine richly gilt worming to lower cover rubbed and slightly scuffed [Cioranescu 52113] 8vo Paris chez Saillant 1768. ***A scarce work in which Radonvilliers laments the secondary place of the learning of grammar to the spoken word in the acquistion of language. His lingusitic works are considered to be key works in the development of translation techniques and speed reading.
Bartholinus (T.) Historiarum Anatomicarum engraved title portrait and 9 plates a couple folding woodcut illustrations contemporary calf rebacked corners worn Wellcome ink withdrawn stamp to title verso [Waller 737; Wellcome II p.107] 8vo The Hague 1654. ***Centuries 1 and 2 only of 6 in total but complete in itself..
Bell (Sir Charles) A Series of Engravings 1803 first edition 9 engraved plates 3 folding lacking advertisement leaf at end water-stained modern half calf uncut 1803; The Nervous System of the Human Body second edition 9 engraved plates one double-page soiled and browned some leaves frayed at edges modern cloth 1830 both ex-library copies with ink stamp on titles and a few other leaves; and a third edition of the second item 4to & 8vo(3)
Bell.Letters..Diseases of the Urethra first edition 6 engraved plates foxed and water-stained ex-library copy with stamp at head of title modern half calf 1810; The Hand illustrations 8pp. catalogue at beginning original cloth label defective 1833; and 9 others by or about the same 8vo & 4to(11)
Bell (Sir Charles) On the Nerves; giving an account of some experiments on their structure and functions 29pp. engraved plate 1821; Of the nerves which associate the muscles of the chest... 29pp. engraved plate 1822 together 2 works in 1 vol. offprints from `Philosophical Transactions` ex-British Medical Association library copy with ink stamp on first title and verso of plate of second (faintly visible on recto) contemporary half green calf gilt rubbed corners worn rebacked morocco label [GM 1255 & 4520; Wellcome II p.136] 4to ***The first includes a description of the long thoracic or “Bell`s nerve” the second the first mention of the facial paralysis known as “Bell`s palsy”..
Bell (J) Discourses..Nature/Cure of Wounds 2 vol. in 1 second edition 2 engraved plates at end contemporary ink signatures at head of title and front free endpaper title spotted plates browned contemporary half calf rubbed rebacked ex-library copy with faint embossed stamp at foot of title [cf.Wellcome II p.137] 8vo Edinburgh 1800.
Bell (John) Engravings..Bones/Muscles/Joints third edition additional etched title and 31 plates only (of 32 lacking one outline plate) advertisement leaf at end contemporary ink signature of John Preston at head of title foxed ex-British Medical Association library copy with ink stamp on title and verso of engraved title contemporary half calf rubbed rebacked [cf.Wellcome II p.137] 4to 1810. ***”John Bell the Scottish anatomist is regarded as the founder of surgical anatomy. His illustrations were his own work and were of a high standard.” GM.
Belloste.Chirurgien d`Hôpital... fifth edition engraved frontispiece title in red and black (both laid down) 4 folding engraved plates some margins frayed and reinforced contemporary roan-backed boards head of spine torn Amsterdam P.Mortier 1718 § Guy de Chauliac. Le Maistre en Chirurgie... edited by L.Verduc third edition half-title Liege F.Broncard 1709 § Chabert (Philibert) Observations de Chirurgie Pratique bookplate of Bibliotheca Neurologica Paris J.Mariette 1724 § [Le Vacher de la Feutrie (Thomas) & others.] Dictionnaire de Chirurgie 2 vol. half-titles water-stained bookplate and stamp of M.Gonzalez-Ulloa of Mexico modern calf Paris Lacombe 1767 all browned some staining the second and third contemporary calf spines gilt all rubbed; and 6 others French v.s.(3)
Burns.Observations..Surgical Anatomy..Head first edition 10 engraved plates marginal staining ex-library copy with ink stamp on front pastedown contemporary half calf rubbed old sticker on upper cover Edinburgh 1811 § Goddard (Paul B.) Plates of the Cerebro-Spinal Nerves first edition 12 lithographed plates heavily foxed contemporary half roan crudely rebacked in cloth Philadelphia J.G.Auner 1837 rubbed; and 3 others 8vo & 4to(5)
Bushe (G)Diseases of the Rectum and Anus first edition text vol. only some foxing ink library stamp to title original cloth rebacked preserving original spine corners worn New York 1837 § Jukes (Alfred) A Case of Carcinomatous Stricture of the Rectum 4 lithograph plates errata slip occasional foxing original cloth-backed printed boards spotted [1842]; and 2 others similar 8vo and 4to (4)
Desport.Traité des Plaies d`Armes a Feu first edition half-title lightly browned ex-Wellcome library copy with withdrawn stamp on verso of title rear free endpaper stamped and stained contemporary sprinkled calf a little worn spine chipped at head and foot [Wellcome II p.457] 12mo Paris d`Houry 1749. ***Treatise on military medicine and surgery..
Dionis.Anatomy of Humane Bodies Improv`d... first English edition licence leaf 21 engraved plates 1 folding and supplied in facsimile some soiling for H. Bonwicke... 1703; A Course of Chirurgical Operations demonstrated in the Royal Garden at Paris second English edition 10 engraved plates woodcut illustrations a little browned for J.Tonson... 1733 both ex-library copies with ink stamp on verso or recto of title contemporary calf rubbed or worn rebacked [Wellcome II p.471] 8vo(2)
Drake (James) Anthropologia nova 3v 1727 3 vol. including Appendix third edition engraved portrait 83 engraved plates (5 with an additional outline plate) many folding vol.2 with advertisement leaf at beginning contemporary ink signature at head of titles of vol.1 & 2 inscriptions on front free endpapers some browning a few folding plates in vol.1 torn and repaired ex-library copy with embossed stamp on titles contemporary sprinkled calf a little worn rebacked spines gilt with red morocco labels corners repaired [Wellcome II p.485] 8vo for W. & J.Innys 1727-28.
Fyfe.158 Plates..Illustrate..Anatomy..Human Body engraved throughout with vignette title and 158 plates a few folding lightly foxed (mostly title) ex-Guy`s Hospital Medical School library copy with stamp on title original printed boards uncut rubbed corners a little worn rebacked in cloth with paper label 4to Edinburgh 1830.
Guyot.Nouveau Sisteme du Microcosme first edition title in red and black with woodcut device woodcut head-piece and ornaments folding engraved plate lightly browned a little water-staining at end ex-Bedford General Infirmary library copy with stamp on title verso of final leaf and front free endpaper contemporary morocco gilt tan morocco doublureswith gilt dentelles rubbed label and foot of spine chipped 8vo The Hague M.G. de Merville 1727.
Heister.Medical Chirurgical Anatomical Cases translated by George Wirgman first English edition engraved title-vignette of putti playing with a ball and racquet 8 folding engraved plates contemporary ink inscription on front free endpapers title and front endpapers soiled and frayed at edges (repaired) lightly browned staining to lower margin affecting some plates ex-British Medical Association library copy with faint ink stamp on title and front endpaper modern morocco tooled in blind 4to by J.Reeves... 1755.
MATHIAS, T.S. The Pursuits of Literature, a Satirical Poem, 6th edit, 1st 4to ed bound in full calf, spine at some time relaid, library bookplate, London, printed by W. Bulmer 1812, RAFFLES, Thomas, Letters During a Tour, 1817, 3rd edit, library bookplate and stamp on verso of title, Buckram, London 1820 and PIOZZI, Mrs "Autobiography", 1st edit, 2 vols, frontis in both vols, signs of library labels removed, Buckram, London 1861 (4)
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