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A Treatise on the Venereal Diseases of the Eye
by William Lawrence
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fair/N
- Seller
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Birsay, Orkney, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: John Wilson, 1830 A fair copy in the original publisher's temporary boards with untrimmed pages. Written in pre-antibiotic days when venereal disease was on the increase - with some heart-rending case studies including a woman infected by her husband and the impact on the children. Inscribed 'from the author' on a preliminary. Classed as 'fair' because the binding, although currently sound, is very worn at the spine and edges and is grubby; and internally there are library marks. This copy was part of a bequest from Arthur Jacob to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland library in 1871 (and therefore it is possible that Jacob was the original receipient of the book from the author). Jacob has put his name in capitals at some points (including the title page and the reverse of the last contents page and at the end) and there is a library stamp to the title page. With pasted publisher's advert, inscription from author, title page, advertisement, contents listing, and text pp 1-337. There is considerable foxing - mostly to title page, early and end leaves. The paper has brown toning to edges and there is occasional marking. There is some annotation (mostly pencil) and pencil underling - this book was clearly consulted and used.
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Details
- Bookseller
- E C Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 031802
- Title
- A Treatise on the Venereal Diseases of the Eye
- Author
- William Lawrence
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- N
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- John Wilson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1830
- Keywords
- medicine; early nineteenth century medicine; venereal disease;
- Bookseller catalogs
- Herbals and early medicine;
- Size
- 8vo
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About the Seller
E C Books
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Birsay, Orkney
About E C Books
E C Books is a small online bookselling business, specialising in pre 20th century works:natural history, science, history, and travel, aiming for rarer and more unusual books. Our largest stock area is Natural History, where we have a good range of books from the 1700-1800's, many finely illustrated. Other areas include children's books, particularly late 1800's-early 1900's - again illustrated; and literature pre 1900.When you order books from us we ensure that they are properly packed to protect condition, and we always use recorded or 'signed for' postal services for more secure delivery. Please note that we have recently moved to the beautiful Orkney Islands, where we intend to open a bookshop over the next year. Because of our location we cannot guarantee 'next day' delivery but we will get your purchase to you as quickly and safely as we can.Please note that the buyer is responsible for the payment of any tax or duty on import.
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