Sanson

1824 · Best.-Nr. 620C22 — Paris : Bechet Jeune 1824. Cloth. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. An interesting volume written by three notable French surgeons exploring medical procedures and knowledge of the early nineteenth century. Volume IV only. Lacking volumes I II and III. New edition second edition. Revised and expanded this work discusses new surgical practises surgical dressings and operations of the early 19th century. Written in the original French. With the binder label to the tail of the front pastedown of C. Cooper & Co Ltd. Written by three medical professionals R. B. Sabatier L. J. Sanson and L. J. Begin each of whom were highly regarded medical professionals and surgeons. Ink inscription to the reverse of the title page which reads 'Birmingham Library 14 Days Forfeiture 2d per day over.' In a full cloth binding. Externally generally smart. Light rubbing to the head and tail of the spine resulting in a small amount of fraying. Large crack to the front joint with patches of rubbing to the rear joint. Patches of rubbing also to the extremities. Small white flecks spots to the tail of the front board perhaps paint. Light offsetting to the front and rear endpapers with a small binders label to the tail of the front pastedown. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally clean with the odd spot and handling mark heavier to the title page. Small amount of loss to the tail of the half-title page. Ink inscription to the reverse of the title page. Very Good Bechet Jeune hardcover