Commentaries on the History and Cure of Diseases
by Heberden, William, M.D
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued
- Seller
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Birmingham, Alabama: The Classics of Medicine Library, 1982. Book. Near Fine. Full-Leather. Special Edition. A facsimile reprint of a book published by T. Payne in 1802 in London; bound in dark green leather with gold decoration on the front and back covers and on the spine; gold lettering and four raised bands on the spine; gilt edges; marbled end papers; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; previous owner's unattached book plate loosely inserted..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hourglass Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 006786
- Title
- Commentaries on the History and Cure of Diseases
- Author
- Heberden, William, M.D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket as Issued
- Edition
- Special Edition
- Publisher
- The Classics of Medicine Library
- Place of Publication
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- Medicine - History
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