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1871 Fecundity, Fertility, Sterility and Allied Topics
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Description
Author's Presentation Copy, Early Edition, Signed
The second edition, revised and enlarged, of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding. The first work on this subject in English.
Library bookplate and barcode to the front paste down. Library stamp to the verso of the title page and to page 498.
Signed by the author to the title page: 'To Prof. Allen Thomson with kind regards, the Author'. Allen Thomson (1809-1884) was a Scottish physician, known for his contributions to the scientific branches of anatomy and embryology.
Dr James Matthews Duncan (1826-1890) was a Scottish physician, best known for his work on obstetrics. This work, on fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth, established his international reputation as an authority in obstetrics.
Four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.
Condition
In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Discolouration to the head of the boards and spine, possibly from a former label. Small tear to the head of the backstrip. Light shelf wear to the extremities. Front hinge is slightly strained and the rear hinge is starting; both are firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean.
Very Good
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