Surgical Observations on the Constitutional Origin and Treatment of Local Diseases; and on Aneurisms
by John Abernethy
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- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Longmans, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, 1827 . Hardback. Good. 9.5" by 6.5". None. The ninth edition of surgeon John Abernethy's popular medical work. The ninth edition of this work from English surgeon John Abernethy, best remembered today for giving his name to the Abernethy biscuit.First published in 1809, this work discusses the origins and treatments of various ailments, and with a particular focus on aneurysms. The work includes discussion of syphilis, urethral diseases, and digestive system ailments.Retaining the original half title.With eight pages of advertisements to the start of the work.This was a popular early work on medical science. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Losses of paper to back strip head and tail. Small loss of paper spine label at rear joint. Handling marks to boards. Joint heads and tails starting, with boards firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with spotting throughout. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 900F26
- Title
- Surgical Observations on the Constitutional Origin and Treatment of Local Diseases; and on Aneurisms
- Author
- John Abernethy
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Longmans, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1827
- Size
- 9.5" by 6.5"
- Keywords
- Surgical Observations of the Constitutional Origin and Treatment of Local Diseases; and on Aneurisms The Purloined Letter Surgical Observations on the Constitutional Origin and Treatment of Local Diseases surgery The Purloined Letter
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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