An Introduction to the Practice of Midwifery Vol. I; Observations on the Cure of Cancer

Thomas Denman

Published by Printed for J Johnston 1801-10, London, 1801

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An attractively bound copy of some early printings of two very scarce medical works in one by Thomas Denman, presented by the Birmingham Medical Institute. Two medical works bound in one by Thomas Denman. Presented by a Dr. Blackall of the Birmingham Medical Institute in a charming quarter morocco binding over marbled boards.New endpapers, no half titles.ComprisingThe Introduction to the Practice of Midwifery, volume I of two, the second edition. A very scarce book in all original UK editions, the first edition appeared in 1762, and the book reached the fifth edition in 1805. Including the Index. A fascinating study of midwifery, detailing the pelvis, the external and internal parts of generation, conception, labour, and a chapter with two sections on difficult labours as well as other details.AndObservations on the Cure of Cancer, the first edition of 1810, very scarce in all editions. A shorter essay discussing cancer and possible cures.Thomas Denman was an English physician, known for his great successes in midwifery, and for using his authority to support inducing premature labour in cases of narrow pelvis and other conditions of the sort in England. In a quarter morocco binding over marbled boards and new endpapers. Externally excellent with minor shelf wear only. With a presentation bookplate by a Dr Blackall of the of the Birmingham Medical Institute to the front pastedown. The institute's stamp to the title page of 'The Introduction to the Practice of Midwifery.' Ownership inscription to the title page of 'Observations on the Cure of Cancer.' Internally, firmly bound. With a minor faint scattered spotting throughout, particularly to the first and last few leaves, although, generally, the pages are very clean with only a touch of age toning, as usual. Near Fine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Practice of Midwifery Vol. I; Observations on the Cure of Cancer
• Publisher: Printed for J Johnston 1801-10, London
• Publication Date: 1801
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Medicine