Buy this book on-line Brodie, B. C : Pathological and Surgical Observations on the Diseases of the JointsLondon: Longman, Hurst, Rees Orme, and Brown, 1818., 1818
First printing. 8vo. vii, 329 pp. Illustrated with 6 copperplates 2 of which are hand-colored. Original contemporary tree calf, partially rebacked, retaining original covers and the richly gilt spine; marbled endpapers. Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (1783-1862) was one of the best known British surgeons of his day, attending many prominent people including George IV. His early work in physiology won him election to the Royal Society, being one of the few medical practitioners to become President (in 1858). Wear at the extremities, tight very good; contents quite bright. Scarce in the first edition.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Brodie, B. C : Pathological and Surgical Observations on the Diseases of the Joints. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including incunabula, livres illustrées, first editions, livres rares and libri rari. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |