Surgical Observations on the Constitutional Origin and Treatment of Local Diseases; and on Aneurisms

The ninth edition of surgeon John Abernethy's popular medical work. The ninth edition of this work from English surgeon John Abernethy, best remembered today for giving his name to the Abernethy biscuit.First published in 1809, this work discusses the origins and treatments of various ailments, and with a particular focus on aneurysms. The work includes discussion of syphilis, urethral diseases, and digestive system ailments.Retaining the original half title.With eight pages of advertisements to the start of the work.This was a popular early work on medical science. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Losses of paper to back strip head and tail. Small loss of paper spine label at rear joint. Handling marks to boards. Joint heads and tails starting, with boards firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with spotting throughout. Good.