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    By James Johnson [ed.]
    London   G. Hayden for the Editor; Burgess & Hill et al
    9" by 6" x [1], 2-816, vi pp
    A very scarce illustrated volume of the quarterly medical periodical 'The Medico-Chirurgical Review', offering analysis of early 19th century developments in medicine.
    By James Johnson [ed.]

    1821 The Medico-Chirurgical Review, and Journal of Medical Science (Quarterly)

    London   G. Hayden for the Editor; Burgess & Hill et al
    9" by 6" x [1], 2-816, vi pp
    A very scarce illustrated volume of the quarterly medical periodical 'The Medico-Chirurgical Review', offering analysis of early 19th century developments in medicine.
    £275.00
    : 1.5kgs / : 977F38
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    First Edition, Folding Plates, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Very Scarce

    The first edition of a single very scarce volume of the The Medico-Chirurgical Review, and Journal of Medical Science (Quarterly), with this being 'Volume I for 1820', edited by Associated Physicians and Surgeons, and James Johnson.

    Illustrated with two plates, and one folding plate.

    This informative work contains medical articles on a variety of subjects by a number of eminent doctors and surgeons.

    Amongst the topics discussed at length are apoplexy, 'ulcerations of the genital organs', epidemic fever, lymphatic glands, the effects of suppressed menstruation, blood transfusions, and military hygiene.

    Condition

    In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Rubbing to back strip head and tail, joints, and board perimeters. Front joint starting, with front board tenderly held by two cords only to the head. Rear joint starting to head, with board a touch tender. Internally, generally firmly bound, though strained in places. Pages 395 to 401 lacking. Pages bright and generally clean, with the odd spot. Instances of pencil notations throughout.

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