The Natural History of the Human Teeth: Explaining their Structure, Use, Formation, Growth, and Diseases. to which is added, a Practical Treatise on the Diseases of the Teeth.

HUNTER (John)

Published by London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1803

About this Item

Third edition, two parts in one, 4to (267 x 197 mm), [6], 2, [3], 4-246, [8]pp., 16 engraved plates each accompanied by a leaf of explanatory text, neat library stamp to gutter margin of title page, some heavy browning to text but plates clean, recent half calf, marbled boards, spine label lettered in gilt. "This is a detailed study of the mouth, jaws and teeth with exceptionally accurate plates. Hunter correctly understood the growth and development of the jaws and their relation to the muscles of mastication. this revolutionized the practice of dentistry and provided a basis for later dental research." Garrison & Morton. Cambell, 55; Crowley, 1540; Weinberger, p.70; Garrison & Morton, 3675 & 3676 (first editions).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Natural History of the Human Teeth: Explaining their Structure, Use, Formation, Growth, and Diseases. to which is added, a Practical Treatise on the Diseases of the Teeth.
• Publisher: London: Printed for J. Johnson
• Publication Date: 1803
• Binding: Hardcover
• Seller catalogs:
  • MEDICINE