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
Edinburgh and London: Young J. Pentland, 1892. First British edition. Good. 24 cm; xvi, [2], 1079, [1 blank], ads. 19 charts, five figures in text, index.In original black cloth. Fore-edge and upper margin of text block with light waterstain throughout..
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 #
- 6621
- Title
- The principles and practice of medicine.
- Author
- Osler, Sir William (1849-1919)
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First British edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Young J. Pentland
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh and London
- Date Published
- 1892
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Text Block
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