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Surgical Observations on the Constitutional Origin and Treatment of Local Diseases; and on Aneurisms

by John Abernethy

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New York: Classics of Surgery Library, 1984. First American Edition. Hardcover. As New. Octavo. Limited edition and first American edition in full calf leather with raised bands, gilt edges and marbled endpapers. A pristine copy, clean and unmarked.

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Title
Surgical Observations on the Constitutional Origin and Treatment of Local Diseases; and on Aneurisms
Author
John Abernethy
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Hardcover
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First American Edition
Publisher
Classics of Surgery Library
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1984
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Octavo

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Octavo
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Calf
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