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The principles and practice of medicine.
by Osler, Sir William (1849-1919)
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Tuxedo Park, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: D. Appleton, 1892. First edition, second state, with "Gorgias" on verso of author's note.. Good. 24 cm; xvi, [2], 1079, [1 blank], ads [6], 8 pages. 19 charts, five figures in text, index, ads dated March 1892. In original blind-stamped brown cloth, gilt spine. Rubbed, spine ends frayed, upper hinge cracked but holding. Ink marginalia on pages 1017-19.
References: Garrison-Morton 2231; 100 Books Famous in Medicine, #82.
According to Haskell Norman, curator of the exhibition "100 Books Famous in Medicine" held at the Grolier Club in 1995, Osler was "the most renowned physician of recent times." He calls this particular book "a scientific and literary masterpiece," that "became the standard textbook of medicine throughout much of the English-speaking world.
References: Garrison-Morton 2231; 100 Books Famous in Medicine, #82.
According to Haskell Norman, curator of the exhibition "100 Books Famous in Medicine" held at the Grolier Club in 1995, Osler was "the most renowned physician of recent times." He calls this particular book "a scientific and literary masterpiece," that "became the standard textbook of medicine throughout much of the English-speaking world.
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- Bookseller
- Rodger Friedman Rare Book Studio
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6620
- Title
- The principles and practice of medicine.
- Author
- Osler, Sir William (1849-1919)
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, second state, with "Gorgias" on verso of author's
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- D. Appleton
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1892
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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Rodger Friedman Rare Book Studio
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