M Enaux (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. First edition. The first edition of this important French 18th-century medical work on the treatment of animal bites. First edition. In contemporary wrappers, retaining the half title. Handwritten paper spine label. A fascinating French medical work which provides a glimpse into 18th-century beliefs concerning rabies and venemous snakebites. The authors note those animals most susceptible to rabies with symptoms and methods of treating the animals. They then detail how the disease is communicated to man and provide a series of descriptions of various treatments. In addition, followed by a substantial section dealing with the treatment of snake bites. Written by Fellow of the Academy of Dijon Joseph Enaux, and physician and professor of Medicine of Paris, Francois Chaussier. In Dijon, Chaussier's professional qualities won him the favour of his clientele, and his reputation quickly spread beyond Burgundy. In contemporary wrappers, retaining the half title. Handwritten paper spine label.Handwritten paper spine label.Externally, with spotting and wear to the wraps, with loss to the head of the spine. Front wrap coming away to the head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional scattered spots. Good. None (illustrator). book.…

Couverture rigide. Condition: Satisfaisant. Livre relié plein veau moucheté. Première édition d'un ouvrage rédigé à la demande des seigneurs de Bourgogne pour la protection des hommes vis-à-vis des morsures des animaux enragés et des serpents. Ex-libris en page de garde. Etat de l'ouvrage : Coins un peu frottés. Coin du bas de la quatrième couverture frotté et émoussé. Mors fendu sur 2 cm entre le haut du dos et le haut de la couverture. Quelques rides au dos. Petits manques sur le haut de quelques premières pages, sans conséquence pour la lecture. Quelques rousseurs à l'intérieur et petites salissures sur la page de titre, sinon intérieur assez frais. Etat général moyen à satisfaisant.…