Philadelphia: Key & Biddle, 1836 Bound in full calf with black morocco spine label and gilt bands, 183 pp., 2 plates, 1 pp. explanation of the plates, 2 pp ads. Leather with edge wear especially to the fore edge, scuff marks, some rubbing to the spine with titles still quite legible. Book would grade very good but for insect activity to the upper margin of 12 leaves in the middle of the text.

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Bookseller: Kerkhoff Books Div KSI (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002116
Title: On the Diagnosis of Diseases of the Chest
Author: Gerhard, W W
Format/Binding: Full-Leather
Book Condition: Used - About Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Key & Biddle
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Date Published: 1836
Keywords: Medicine

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Calf: Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
Fore Edge: The portion of a book that is opposite the spine. That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a traditional...
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Morocco: Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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Spine Label: The paper or leather descriptive tag attached to the spine of the book, most commonly providing the title and author of the...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.