A Collection of the Published Writings of the late Thomas Addison, M.D.

Addison, Thomas; Dr. Wilks and Dr. Daldy [editors]

Published by The Classics of Medicine Library, Birmingham, Alabama, 1983

About this Item

Hardcover, octavo volume bound in genuine maroon top-grain cowhide, with all edges gilt and covers brass-die stamped in 22kt gold. 242 pages. Index. Edited by Dr. Wilks and Dr. Daldy, with introductory essays to several of the papers. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, raised spine hubs and specially commissioned marbled end-papers by Richard J. Wolfe. Illustrated with seven full page plates, three of which are in color. This special limited edition was prepared from the first edition of 1868. First edition thus by the Classics of Medicine Library. The essays compiled herein represent the pioneering medical work performed by Dr. Addison at Guy?s Hospital and include critical studies on adrenal disease (Addison?s disease), anemia, tuberculosis and his famous work on the suprarenal capsules. No previous ownership marks, no book-plate. A clean, square, fresh and unmarked copy, like new.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Collection of the Published Writings of the late Thomas Addison, M.D.
• Publisher: The Classics of Medicine Library, Birmingham, Alabama
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition Thus
• Condition: As New
• Weight: 2.12 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Medical Works
  • Fine Binding