Spine mildly worn but the binding is tight and square. Internally fresh and clean. Sewn wraps. 22 pp. Bound into three-quarter calf-backed marbled boards with raised bands, gilt decorated spine and leather label in the 19th century. This is a presentation copy, "from the author" on title page at crown. With 32 blank leaves following this short work, giving the book a bit more substance. Transcript of the Introductory lecture after Lister's appointment as professor of clinical surgery. Germ theory is addressed in the speech.

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Title: Introductory Lecture Delivered in the University of Edinburgh November 8, 1869
Publisher: Edmonston Douglas, Edinburgh
Publication Date: 1869
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition.
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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