The Art of Surgery: In which is Laid Down Such a General Idea of the Same, as is Founded upon Reason, Confirmed by Practice, and farther Illustrated with many Singular and Rare Cases Medico-Chirurgical (2 Volumes, Complete)

Turner, Daniel

Published by C. Rivington and J. Clarke, London, 1742

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Octavo. [16], 576; iv, [8], 520, [28] pp., frontis, folding plate. Sixth edition. In early speckled calf, with 20th century reback in calf with morocco title labels. Front boards of both volumes are starting to detach; minor rubbing to the extremities including some fraying to the corners; a series of early owner names on the endpapers otherwise contents are clean. Originally issued in 1722, Turner's work offers 110 case studies describing treatments that his contemporaries were likely to encounter. An oft reprinted work as it went into six editions within 20 years of publication. Turner was prolific and his contributions to medicine significant. Walleriana 9723 (2nd edition); ESTC N1506; Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Seller Inventory # 8891

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Title: The Art of Surgery: In which is Laid Down ...

Publisher: C. Rivington and J. Clarke, London

Publication Date: 1742

Binding: Full Leather

Condition: Good binding