Obstetric Tables

Spratt, George

Published by Taylor and Walton, London, 1843

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[.] Comprising graphic illustrations, with descriptions and practical remarks; exhibiting on dissected plates many important subjects in midwifery. Small 4to. Hardback, Cloth cover. 19 plates of which 16 are coloured, and 15 have movable overlays with tissue guards. Detailed lithography in very good condition. Gilded lettering on the cover. Binding is very good, with some wear and markings. Brown marks between end paper and front board. Light foxing and occasional creasing on pages. Light watermarks. Fingerprints, creasing and some foxing on tissue guards. Pencil marks and notes on some pages, and slight tear in the corner of the last page. Complete and collated. Book in very good condition for an item of its age. George Spratt was a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, and described on the title page as surgeon-accoucheur or male midwife. He was known for being an active printmaker who also produced caricatures and botanical works. This book includes a dedication to Sir Charles Mansfield Clarke, physician to the queen, by the author.

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Title
Obstetric Tables
Author
Spratt, George
Publisher
Taylor and Walton, London
Publication year
1843
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
4th Edition
Dimensions
Small 4to

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