A TREATISE ON NERVOUS DISEASES (2 volumes in 1)
by Cooke, John, M.D.F.A.S
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Collectible-Fine
- Seller
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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Birmingham, Alabama: The Classics of Neurology and Neurosurgery Library / Gryphon Editions, 1984. (8), 469, (4), 235 pages. A facsimile reprint of the rare 1820-1823 edition of the first systematic text of clinical neurology. Beautifully bound in gilt-decorated tan leather; all edges gilt; marbled endpapers. Black leather bookplate on front pastedown endpaper has the subscriber's name engraved and indicates that this volume is #645 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies. Laid in is a pamphlet of notes from the editors of "The Classics of Neurology & Neurosurgery Library" series. The book is in as-new condition.. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Collectible-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
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- Bookseller
- Tennyson Williams, Books and Fine Art (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- W1162
- Title
- A TREATISE ON NERVOUS DISEASES (2 volumes in 1)
- Author
- Cooke, John, M.D.F.A.S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Collectible-Fine
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- The Classics of Neurology and Neurosurgery Library / Gryphon Editions
- Place of Publication
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Date Published
- 1984
- Bookseller catalogs
- Medicine;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Williamsburg, Virginia
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