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Memoirs of Medicine; Including a Sketch of Medical History, from the Earliest Accounts to the Eighteenth Century.
by WALKER, Richard
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Large bookplate on pastedown; light foxing to the first few leaves and soiling to the last few leaves; old leather rubbed.
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Printed for J. Johnson,, 1799.. First edition.. old sheep, rebacked with a new leather spine and corners. . Large bookplate on pastedown; light foxing to the first few leaves and soiling to the last few leaves; old leather rubbed.. 8vo,.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 58723
- Title
- Memoirs of Medicine; Including a Sketch of Medical History, from the Earliest Accounts to the Eighteenth Century.
- Author
- WALKER, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Old sheep, rebacked with a new leather spine and corners.
- Book Condition
- Used - Large bookplate on pastedown; light foxing to the first few leaves and soiling to the last few leaves; old leather rubbed.
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for J. Johnson,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1799.
- Pages
- xvi, 250 pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Medicine;
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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