The Lectures of Boyer Upon Diseases of the Bones: Arranged Into a Systematic Treatise by A. Richderand . 2 Volumes.
by Boyer, Alexis
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About This Item
London: John Murray, 1804., 1804. First edition in English. Translated from the French by M. Farrell. Two volumes (complete). 8vos. xii, 372 pp; viii, 339 pp. + [4] pp. Ads. Illustrated with four engraved plates. Rebound in modern 1/2 white cloth and paper-covered boards; printed papers spinal labels. Baron Alexis Boyer (1757-1833) was the son of a tailor, first obtained medical knowledge in the shop of a barber surgeon, then came to Paris to study under Desault and Antoine Louis (1723-1992) becoming known for his anatomic knowledge and surgical dexterity. In 1805 Napoleon promoted Boyer to status of imperial family surgeon, and after successful campaigns of 1806 and 1807, conferred on him the Legion of Honor. The title page is soiled, edge browning/soil and some page soil in Vol. 1, else in general the pages are quite bright. Very good. Very scarce in the first edition.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good.
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- Bookseller
- Thomas Dorn ABAA (US)
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- Title
- The Lectures of Boyer Upon Diseases of the Bones: Arranged Into a Systematic Treatise by A. Richderand . 2 Volumes.
- Author
- Boyer, Alexis
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: John Murray, 1804.
- Date Published
- 1804
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Medicine - Diseases; Medicine - 18th Century;
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Thomas Dorn ABAA
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Canton, Georgia
About Thomas Dorn ABAA
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