LEATHER Set; OSLER’S MODERN MEDICINE! First Edition Medical Anatomy Surgery 1907

OSLER'S MODERN MEDICINE.First Edition.Complete in 7 volumes.Printed in 1907 - 1910.First Edition of Osler's Modern Medicine.Osler is considered the father of modern medicine.First Edition / First Printing.The bindings are original.This was the most expensive binding offered by the publisher.The highest quality morocco leather.Most sets were issued in the less expensive calf leather.These are massive books.All hinges are sound.The leather is supple.These were extra reinforced by the publisher to withstand their weight.This set weighs over 40lbs.MODERN MEDICINE:Its Theory and Practice in Original Contributions by American and Foreign Authors Hardcover1907 - 1910. First Edition. by Osler, William, M.D. (Editor), assisted by Thomas McCrae, M.D Philadelphia and New York: Lea Brothers & Co, 1907 - 1910. Leather. Very good.One of the most significant medical works. Encyclopedic in scope, this seminal work presented the state of medical science and practice at the dawn of the 20th century. Illustrated with numerous color and black-and-white plates.Sir William Osler (1849-1919), a Canadian physician, is known as the "Father of Modern Medicine" for revolutionizing the way in which students were taught during his tenure at Johns Hopkins University Medical School. In particular, he played a central role in establishing the internship and residency system, and also instituted the method of training students at the bedside of the patient.Thick octavo, seven volumes. In three quarter burgundy morocco over marbled paper boards, with gilt-stamped titling and ornaments, gilt and blind-stamped borders, four raised bands, and marbled endpapers.Provenance. Period ink signature of Dr. W.R. Calderwood of Salt Lake City, Utah, at the front of each volume. The boards are edgeworn and showing in places, with some minor sun fading along the spines; else very good. In exceptional condition. Leather supple.This set will be well protected for shipping.26.1.i Leather, publishers original bindings, most expensive binding available from the publisher. …