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The Journal Of Dr. John Morgan Of Philadelphia From The City Of Rome To The City Of London 1764, Together With A Fragment Of A Journal Written At Rome 1764 And A Biographical Sketch
by John Morgan; Julia Morgan Harding
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket
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Philadelphia: Printed for Private Circulation By J. B. Lippincott,. Good with no dust jacket. 1907. First Edition. Hardcover. B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 259 pages; The Journal of Dr. John Morgan of Philadelphia from the City of Rome to the City of London 1764, Together with a Fragment of a Journal Written at Rome 1764 and a Biographical Sketch. Limited leather edition of 165. Morgan is noted for his address in 1765 propounding the institution of medical schools in America. Bound in full gilt ruled red pigskin leather, matching eps. Spine with gilt appointments and 4 raised bands. Inked gifting on first white blank. Book slightly warped from water damage. Written as he toured Europe in 1764. .
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- Title
- The Journal Of Dr. John Morgan Of Philadelphia From The City Of Rome To The City Of London 1764, Together With A Fragment Of A Journal Written At Rome 1764 And A Biographical Sketch
- Author
- John Morgan; Julia Morgan Harding
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for Private Circulation By J. B. Lippincott,
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1907
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- Fine Binding;
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