Buy this book on-line Hunter, John : A Treatise on the Venereal DiseaseParry Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 1791
First American Edition, Early American Imprint. Lacks plates. Contemporary brown full leather binding with gilt lettering on red spine label. 5 1/4" x 8 1/2." 369 pages, complete. Fifteen additional pages in the back. Six of these additional pages are reserved for explanations of six plates, which are lacking. The remaining nine pages comprise an Index. Former owner's inscription in black ink on front free endpaper. Pages and covers are clean and intact overall . Pages are foxed and have occasional marks. Covers are have some rubbing, wear to corners and edges, and slight wear to the front and back outer joints. A Very Good copy. John Hunter (1728-1793) was a Scottish surgeon and pioneer in the field of medicine. In his time, Hunter was considered a leading expert on venereal diseases, or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and made groundbreaking discoveries in this area of study. Included in this book are discussions about different venereal diseases and other ailments of the reproductive system such as gonorrhea, ulcers, infections, and cancers.. Book. 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 Hunter, John : A Treatise on the Venereal Disease. 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 out-of-print books, livres illustrées, livres d'occasion, antiquarian books and incunabula. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |