The Lectures of Sir Astley Cooper, Bart. F.R.S.; Surgeon to the King, on the Principles and Practice of Surgery (2 Volumes Bound As 1)

Frederick Tyrrell

Published by London: Printed for Thomas and George Underwood, 1824

About this Item

Thomas and George Underwood, London. 2 Volumes in 1, lacking Volume 3. 4 plates (1 color,) with 14 figures. 8vo. Professionally re-bound in modern dark brown calf-skin leather with burgundy Morocco title plate on spine. Gilt lettering. Tight binding and solid boards. Minimal shelf wear. Endpapers replaced. Clean, unmarked pages. Text block is good, and illustrations are clear and bright. Complete with detailed liner notes and descriptions accompanying illustrations.Sir Astley Paston Cooper, 1st Baronet was an English surgeon and anatomist, who made historical contributions to otology, vascular surgery, the anatomy and pathology of the mammary glands and testicles, and the pathology and surgery of hernia. In 1789 he was appointed demonstrator of anatomy at St. Thomas's Hospital, where in 1791 he became joint lecturer with Cline in anatomy and surgery, and in 1800 he was appointed surgeon to Guy's Hospital on the death of his uncle, William Cooper. The following book contains 2 out of 3 volumes of Cooper's collected works, well-restored and in readable condition. Please feel free to view our photographs of this lovely volume. Ships daily.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Lectures of Sir Astley Cooper, Bart. F.R.S.; Surgeon to the King, on the Principles and Practice of Surgery (2 Volumes Bound As 1)
• Publisher: London: Printed for Thomas and George Underwood
• Publication Date: 1824
• Binding: Leather Bound
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Medicine and Medical History