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Leather. Condition: Fair. Not Stated (illustrator). Very scarce English language translations of two works by Dutch gynaecologist Hendrik van Deventer's, discussing of advancements in midwifery. Both volumes are very scarce in all editions, and translated from the original Latin by Robert Samber, both published in 1728.Medical text on midwifery and methods of safely delivering babies from Dutch obstetrics specialist Hendrik van Deventer.The first of these works is the very scarce second edition of 'New Improvements in the Art of Midwifery', discussing the causes of difficult births, the training of midwives, the importance of inspecting the bodies of women who have died in childbirth for clues, and common errors in midwifery.ESTC N20024The second work is the very scarce third edition of 'The Art of Midwifery Improv'd', which is illustrated with five folding engraved plates. Collated, complete.ESTC T115049These plates - consisting of thirty-eight individual woodcuts - depict in detail babies in the womb. In a contemporary full calf binding. Front board detached but present. Rear joint starting, with board firmly held. Remnants of adhesive tape to back strip and front board. Significant rubbing to joints and raised bands, with small loss of calf to back strip head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned, with handling marks throughout. Tide marks to plates, with major closed tear to two plates, and small closed tears to perimeters of first four plates. Fair. book.