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Paris: Robert Estienne, 15[38]-39. 5 Parts in 2 Volumes. folio. pp. 8 p.l., 288; 340 [i.e. 640], [6]; 416; 450, [1 leaf]; 158, [100]. 6 titles with woodcut printer’s device. several woodcut initials. 17th century calf, recornered & rebacked with gilt spines mounted (staining to p. 240 of second part, lower blank margin of title of 3rd part renewed, a few small round wormholes at beginning of Vol. II). numerous neat old ms. marginal notations & some scoring in first volume. Second Edition edited by Italian classical scholar, Pietro Vettori [1499-1585], elegantly printed in folio format by Robert Estienne. It is based on the Giunta Venice edition of 1534, with a few additional notes by the editor. The five parts comprise the rhetoric (Part I), the orations (Part II), the letters (Part III), the philosophical writings (Part IV), and Vettori’s commentary (Part V). Adams C1640. BM STC French p. 109. Brunet II 7 (incorrectly citing 6 Vols.). Moss I p. 291. cfRenouard p. 48 (citing 4 Vols.…
Read More Der Dieren Palleys by Doesborch, Jan van. Jan van Doesborgh - 1520
by Doesborch, Jan van. Jan van Doesborgh
Der Dieren Palleys
by Doesborch, Jan van. Jan van Doesborgh
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Jan van Doesborgh. Der Dieren Palleys, Gheprent bi my Jan van doesborch, Thantwerpen, M.CCCCC.ende .xx. den vijfften dach in Meye. (Colophon translated: "The Palace of the Animals, Printed by me, Jan Van Doesborch, Antwerp, 1520, finished the fifth day of May.") An unrecorded, seventh copy of a very rare Dutch version of the Hortus Sanitatis. Robert Proctor, Jan van Doesborgh, Printer at Antwerp, an Essay in Bibliography. No. 21. Nijhoff & Kronenberg, Nederlandsche Bibliographie van 1500 tot 1540, Vol. 1, pp. 596-7, no. 1667. (24 cm. x 18 cm.) The other recorded copies were found in Paris, Brussels (2 copies), London, Amsterdam and one copy at the Draiflessen Collection, Mettingen.
Folio. Collation: [A new vellum leaf sewn in, plus four new paper blanks, followed by the original old blank end leaf (formerly F124) now bound in front, as an initial blank; and, its paper is different from that used by the printer for the text. A1 missing in this copy, A2-6, B1-6, C1-4 – U1-4; X1-4, Y1-4, Aa1 – Hh3; 4 new paper blanks and one vellum]. 123 folia, F 123(b) blank]. Printer's name and the date of completion are given on F 123(a). The individual folia
were given, centuries ago, hand-lettered Arabic numerals on the upper right-hand corner of the recto only. The book has recently undergone a thorough conservation and rebinding by Deborah Evetts in a new, full, yap-edged white vellum recreation of a contemporary binding, with peg-and-frog fastenings. Now housed in a custom-made box, also by Deborah Evetts. Please contact us for a full description.
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Opera Ex Petri Victorii codicibus maxima…
by CICERO, M[arcus] T[ullius]
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LE MONDE MEDICAL PARISIEN AU DIX-HUITIEME SIECLE
by Delaunay, Paul Le Docteur
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Paris: Medicale Et Scientifique Jules Rousset. Very Good. 1906. Second Edition. Hardcover. Tan soft cover, black title on spine & front cover. Text tight, clean & intact. Tissue protected frontispiece. Pictorial title page. XCII additional pages, Bibliographie et Notes. Uncut pages. Deckle page edges. French text. From the authors 1905 thisis. Rare Medical ; Engraved Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 472 pages .
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Missae episcopales pro sacris ordinibus conferendis: secundum ritu[m] sacrosancte Romane Ecclesie ....
by Machabaeus, Hieronymus.
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Venice: Giunta (colophon: in officina haeredum Lucaeantonii Iunctae), 1563. Leather. Very Good. Folio (38 cm); [2], 152, 12 leaves. Text in two columns, printed in red and black ink. Printer's device in red on title page (Camerini, I, 143, third variant). About 99 woodcut illustrations in text (some repeated), including full-page crucifixion, repeated seven times, and 10-panel historiated woodcut border to facing page, also repeated seven times. Rotunda, roman, and italic type. Music with notes in black on red staves. Bound in paneled calf, roughly contemporary, ruled in gilt with gilt fleurs-de-lis at corners. Binding worn with signs of old repairs. Text toned on some leaves, but remarkably fresh and free of blemishes overall. References: Mortimer, Italian, 304; Amiet, Repertorium, 2:101; Camerini, 673; RELICS, 2859. In the 1560s, the brothers Tommaso and Giovan Maria Giunta were trying to recover financially from the fire that destroyed their Venice workshop in 1557. Taking few…
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De Orbis Situ Libri Tres.
by Pomponii Melae
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The oldest surviving geographical text written in Latin.Pomponius Mela is considered an accurate sum of the European geographical knowledge before the discovery of the New World. De orbis situ libri tres dates from the first century A.D, and was first printed in 1471.Mela's descriptions of Africa were used by the Portuguese sailors navigating the waters of the Atlantic for the first time.Hardcover. Fine. With commentary by Ioachimi Vadiani. Illustrated with elaborate woodcut title page and woodcut initials. 4to. Bound in modern brown leather, spine with 5 raised bands, gilt letters, gilt decorations. Basel 1522. First Edition with the Vadianus Appendix. Mela's text (printed in Roman) is surrounded by extensive commentary in italic by Joachim Vadianus. The volume ends with an appendix, Loca aliquot ex Vadiani commentarijs summatim repetita, & obiter explicata, consisting of Vadianus study of Melas work and attempting to address inconsistencies and problems in it. Additionally the appendix, has a coda…
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19th-Century Chinese Pharmacy Sign.
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China, [circa 1850]. Carved wooden hanging sign (67 x 16 cm). Lacquered and with the original decorative iron handle. Some wear, particularly at the ends and sides, and peeling of the lacquer across the face, some rusting of the iron handle which is still strong. An attractive mid-19th century Chinese pharmacy sign advertising deer musk and turtle-based medications. The wooden sign is carved and lacquered in red and black, and features the original, decorative iron handle.
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Des Maladies de l'Encéphale et de la Moelle Epinière, ... Ouvrage traduit de l'Anglais et augmenté de notes très nomereuses, Par A.N. Gendrin, Deuxième édition, revue et augmentée d'additions adressées par l'auteur et de nouvelles notes par le traducteur
by ABERCROMBIE, John (1780-1844)
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Paris,: Germer-Baillière,, 1835.. x, 640 pp. 8vo (13,5 x 21 cm.). Contemporary half olive calf (joints worn), spine gilt lettered. Second enlarged French translation, expanded with additions communicated by the author to the translator. This work is the first textbook of neuropathology. "Classical and Standard Work in Neurology"(MacHenry). "His definitive descriptions of the various diseases afflicting the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves were a major contribution to neuropathology and this book stands as a milestone in the development of neuropathology"(Heirs of Hippocrates". Garrison & Morton, 2285. --(Light scattered foxing & browning but a good copy).
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Annual of the Universal Medical Sciences.
by Sajous, Charles E. (Ed).
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Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Atlanta and London: F. A. Davis. , 1890. Hardcover. Very Good. The five volume issue, complete for 1890, in dark olive cloth, titled in gilt on spines. A very good firmly bound set, probably unused, with only minor superficial markings to the bindings. 25 x 17 cm. Over 2000 pages in total. Global summaries of research and advances in medical, surgical and health studies, with interesting advertisements at the rear of each volume. The whole comprehensively indexed With an ownership rubber stamp at the bottom of four of the volumes, and a written name at the top of one of these A heavy set of books, please contact for accurate postage quote.
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Johnstons' Dental Miscellany (1880, Vol. VII (9 Monthly Issues) A Monthly Journal of American and Foreign Dental, Surgical, Chemical and Mechanical Literature.
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New York: Johnston Brothers Johnsotn's, 1880. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Printed wraps. 9 issues,each issue approx. 80 pages. All nine issues are in a very well- preserved condition, mildly age toned. Information for dentists on the latest "dental news of the day" including discussion of dental and surgical techniques. Profusely illustrated with highly detailed engravings of dental instruments and equipment.
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Historia della vita, et fatti dell'eccellentissimo Capitano di guerra Bartolomeo Coglione. Scritta per M. Pietro Spino
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Vinetia: Appresso Gratioso Percaccino, 1569. Hardcover. [24], 283, [1]p. Old quarter calf over marbled boards, spine lettered in gold, all edges blue. Copper engraved title, portrait frontispiece, one foldout plate with the coats of arms of the Colleoni family, initials, head-pieces, tail-pieces and printer's device. The fascinating life and times of one of the most famous Italian soldiers of fortune. Small labels on the front panel and the front free endpaper, short tear and wear to the spine. There are some old annotations on the margins and on the last page and some very sporadic underlining. Overall, a nice, well-preserved copy. In the Italian language. Cicogna 2845. Gamba 1658. Graesse VI.469. ; Quarto.
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Observations on the Disease of the Hip Joint; to which are added, some Remarks on White Swellings of the Knee, The Caries of the Joint of the Wrist and other similar complaints; The whole Illustrated by Cases, and engravings taken from the diseased parts
by Edward Ford
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London : C Dilly, 1794 A fair copy of the 1st edition of this extremely scarce work. Edward Ford (1746 -1809) was a London surgeon. He became a Member of the Court Assistants of the Royal College of Surgeons and was Surgeon to the Westminster General Dispensary from 1780 - 1801. This work, based on his experience, was extremely popular and 2 further printings were organised by his nephew. This copy came from the Library of the Richmond Physical Society, Dublin, which was founded in 1812 at the Richmond Surgical Hospital, House of Industry. It has their bookplate on the front pastedown and House of Industry (or workhouse) stamps to the title page, p 229 and the reverse of one plate. It has been bound in a new plain buckram binding, with gilt titles and new endpapers. The binding is in very good condition. Internally: title page, dedication, preface pp vii-xvi, contents, errata, text pp 1 - 258 (including plate descriptions) and 6 of 8 plates (lacking plates 6 and 7, one of which is folding). The…
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Surgical Decision Making
by Norton, Lawrence W.; Van Stiegmann, Gregory; Eiseman, Ben
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W. B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 2000. Fourth Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: 8mo - over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" tall. 357 pp. Text contains minor marks and annotations. Cover has no significant flaws. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 - 2 pounds. Category: Medicine & Health; Medical & Anatomy::Surgery; ISBN: 0721679854. ISBN/EAN: 9780721679853. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 106942. . 9780721679853 Additional shipping charges may apply.
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Klinische Diagnostik Innerer Krankheiten Mittels Bakteriologischer, Chemischer Und Mikroskopischer Untersuchungsmethoden
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Creasing to ffep & half title page. Rubbing along spine, edges & corners. One-quarter leather. Four raised bands on spine. 626 p.
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Guide Pratique De Police Sanitaire et d'Hygiene Veterinaires
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Paris: Masson, 1913. Soft cover. Good/No Jacket (as published). 5" x 7. Some marks to the covers and slight spotting to the ends papers. In French /En Francais. All orders processed and shipped promptly from the UK, usually the same or next business day. Please call or email with your questions. 5"x7".
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Going To the Doctor (First Experiences Series)
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Fred Rogers: First Experiences Book Series: Going To the Doctor (1986 1st Ed. 3rd Pr. Thus, G.P. Putnam)RARE in this first hardcover edition. Quite the find. Used. VG/VG condition unclipped dust jacket, printed price $12.95 Mr. Rogers appears on the back dj panel wearing a pale blue sweater. "In this book, real life photos are used to help young people feel more comfortable with interacting with other children and making new friends. A Note From Fred Rogers: A child's first visit with a pediatrician usually comes soon after birth. It may be months or even years later, though, that a child first shows fear about going to see a doctor. The worry of an injection or some other unfamiliar medical procedure can trigger that fear. It can also appear because another family member may be feeling medical anxieties. And, of course, new body awareness and needs for privacy develop naturally in children's early years, so all these feelings can make it very hard for them to let doctors investigate the workings of…
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Murder for Christmas (A Midnite Mystery)
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Murder for Christmas, a Poirot Story by Agatha Christie (1944 Midnite Mystery) COPYRIGHT BY AGATHA CHRISTIE MALLOWAN: "It is Christmas Eve, and elderly Simeon Lee is found violently murdered in his locked office. The police are immediately called, but of course nobody has a clue until Hercule Poirot arrives..." USED. 1944 Books inc. Midnite Mystery. Copyright 1938 - 1939 Agatha Christie Mallowan. Good+/ No DJ. Black boards with gold titling on spine. Titles gilting is still nice Scarce.
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Remembered Death (aka Sparkling Cyanide) G&D Hardcover w/DJ 1945
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Christie, Agatha: Remembered Death (aka Sparkling Cyanide) 1945 HARDCOVER WITH DUST JACKET. Unabridged. Please see our stock photo. Used. VG/Fair unclipped DJ. 209 pages. 5 3/8 X 7 ¾. A COLONEL RACE MYSTERY.
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Three Blind Mice (Agatha Christie Mystery Collection)
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Three Blind Mice (Agatha Christie Mystery Collection) (aka The Mousetrap). Black faux leather binding. First Edition Thus Bantam Books Inc., NY, September, 1988. Number line: 0987654321. As New. Summary: "A blinding snowstorm—and a homicidal maniac—traps a small party of friends in an isolated estate." THE MOUSETRAP: Known as the "world's longest-running play," The Moustrap has been running since 1952 and celebrated 70 years in London in 2022."
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REFRACTION OF THE EYE : Its Diagnosis and the Correction of its Errors
by Morton, A. Stanford
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Philadelphia: P. Blakiston's Son & Company. Very Good; Solid clean copy, with light spine fading and front cover . spots. 96 pages with 16 pages of ads following.. 1906. Seventh Edition. Hardcover. 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 96 pages .
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The Man In The Brown Suit
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703 ChristieBrownSuit The Man In The Brown Suit. By Agatha Christie. Publisher: The Bodley Head Ltd., London, 1958, Stated Fourth Impression Thus,1970. ISBN 0370006720. Please see our stock photos. EXLIB. Good Condition/Good Original Shakel & Ryder Dust Jacket with Yellow spine, black titling, woman and ship cover art. Protected in mylar wrap. "States new and redesigned Edition, Fourth Impression, 80p. Blue boards with black titling. Our book spine has skinned spot at the word "brown" from removal of scotch tape. Plot Summary: Who is he, the man in the brown suit? He says he is a doctor; but Anne Beddingfield, who witnesses the fatal accident at a London tube station, is quick to notice some curious features about him when he comes to the scene. Her investigation of the accident leads her into the thick of mystery. This novel is more than an ingenious puzzle: It is a gripping suspense story."
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Mister Rogers' Plan and Play Book: Daily Activities from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
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032 Mister Rogers' Plan and Play Book: Daily Activities from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for Child Care Providers, Family Communications, Inc. Copyright 1983. 1985 2nd Edition Thus, Spiral bound. Pre-owned unused condition. ISBN 9789995253899 RARE IN THIS 2ND EDITION PRINTING. Large format 9 1/2 X 11 1/8. 333 pages, indexed.
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