Colles Abraham Ed (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: VG- for age. 1st Edition. Dark brown blind-stamped cloth with gilt lettering to spine and gilt Sydenham logo centre front. All edges red. Series half-title giving this as Volume XCII, + f/piece engraved portrait with tissue guard + xii + 431, main issue is tanning spots from verso front end-paper reducing from very heavy to nothing on p.2, similarly increasing from light on p.414 to fairly heavy on p. 414 and facing recto rear end-paper, otherwise clean, tight and unmarked.Binder's small label bottom inner corner rear pastedown. Tanning spotting to various degrees at ends seems common in this series. All the main chapters are on venereal disease but six 'minor works and essays' from p.328. Colles's dates: 1783-1845. He was best known for introducing mercury as a treatment for syphilis 15 cm x 22 cm.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. viii, 420, 32 p. 24 cm. Full leather. Professional repairs to corners and spine ends. Tear in edge of front free endpaper. Mild foxing. Some browning to pages in publisher's ad section at rear. Dark mark on lower spine. Lectures on subjects such as gangrene, tetanus, hydrophobia, head injuries, hernia, aneurism, cancer, diseases of the testicle, prostate, bladder stones, spine curvature, necrosis, fractures, and a great deal on venereal disease. A gem of medical history: "Dr. Gregory used to relieve night sweats by a meat dinner and a pint of draught porter going to bed" (p. 15, under Hectic Fever).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1881. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 460, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 460 460.