Medicine
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1917-18 Alan Leo's Astrological Manuals: Notable Nativities; Medical Astrology; Directions and DirectingLondon: 1917-1818Three charming early twentieth century astrological works from the Alan Leo's Astrological Manuals series.
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1909-1910 The Key to Astrology; Raphael's Medical Astrology; Raphael's Mundane AstrologyLondon: 1909-1910Three fascinating early twentieth century works on astrology, with a particular focus on the manner in which the cosmos influences health and politics.
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1834 A History of the Royal Foundation of Christ's HospitalLondon: 1834An attractively bound first edition of William Trollope's historical study, illustrated throughout.
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1980 Medicinal Plants of East and Southeast AsiaCambridge: 1980The first edition of Lily M. Perry's informative study of Asian medicinal plants, in the original dust wrapper.
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1906 Les Plantes MedicinalesBienne: 1906A smart first edition of this illustrated study of medicinal plants, in the original French.
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1762 The Modern Practice of PhysicLondon: 1762The enlarged two volume second edition of John Ball's very scarce medical work.
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1822-27 Traite des Retentions D'Urines; Observations sur les Maladies des Organes Genito-UrinairesParis: 1822-1827Three scarce French medical works bound together. Featuring Theodore Ducamp's study of the treatment of urine retention, and Lallemand's two part work on genitourinary diseases.
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1939 First Aid and Nursing for Gas CasualtiesLondon: 1939The third edition of this Air Raid Precautions Handbook, offering a fascinating insight into nursing during the Second World War.
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Signed1793 A View of the Diseases of the Army in Great Britain, America, The West IndiesLondon: 1793A vanishingly scarce study on the common diseases of the British Army during the American Revolutionary War, the author's presentation copy.
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1884 Family Medical Adviser: A Treatise on Scientific or Botanic MedicineLondon: 1884The twelfth edition of this scarce medical handbook for the family, with scientific and botanic treatments.
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1968 Medical MicrobiologyLondon: 1968A smart second edition of this concise medical text on microbiology.
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1921 The Experiences of an Asylum Doctor With Suggestions for Asylum and Lunacy Law ReformLondon: 1921A scarce first edition of this expose of conditions within two English lunatic asylums between 1917 and 1919.
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1899 The Law Relating to Infectious Diseases and HospitalsLondon: 1899A very scarce first edition of this important work on laws regarding infectious diseases.
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1936 Oral Dynamics and Treatment PlanningPhiladelphia: 1936A smart first edition of this scarce work on oral medicine and surgery.
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1909 2vol A Manual of Medical Treatment or Clinical TherapeuticsLondon: 1909A smart fourth edition set of this detailed manual of medical and therapeutic treatments.
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1920 Wheeler's Handbook of MedicineEdinburgh: 1920The sixth edition of this handbook of medicine for common ailments and diseases.
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1891 The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser in Plain English; Or, Medicine SimplifiedBuffalo: 1891The twenty-fifth edition of this popular medical guidebook, with illustrations.
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1822 Domestic Medicine; or, A Treatise on the Prevention and Cure of DiseasesLondon: 1822A leather-bound copy of this important medical work by Scottish physician, William Buchan.
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1969 The Cole Library of Early Medicine and ZoologyUniversity of Reading: 1969An excellent first edition cataloguing different writings on early medicine and zoology from the library of Professor F. J. Cole
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Signed1963 British Anatomy 1525-1800: A BibliographyAustralia: 1963A very smart, limited edition of this study of British anatomy between 1525 and 1800, signed by the author.
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1910 The Influence of Strong, Prevalent, Rain-Bearing Winds on the Prevalence of PhthisisLondon: 1910A scarce, first edition of this detailed medical study on phthisis, illustrated with folding maps and including an additional article signed with the writer's compliments.
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1946 The Centennial of Surgical AnesthesiaNew York: 1946The first edition of this fascinating catalogue containing books and pamphlets on the early history of surgical anesthesia.
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1919 A Manual of FeversLondon: 1919A smart second impression of this manual for identifying different fevers.
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1916 An Ethical Problem or Sidelights Upon Scientific Experimentation on Man and AnimalsLondon: 1916A smart second edition of this study into the use of animals and humans for scientific experimentation from American physician, Albert Leffingwell.
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1879 Haydn's Dictionary of Popular Medicine and HygieneLondon: 1879A smart copy of this illustrated medical dictionary for domestic use.
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1946 Gray's Anatomy: Descriptive and AppliedLondon: 1946A later edition of this extremely influential reference work on human anatomy, edited by T. B. Johnston and J. Whillis.
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1923-1936 Bibliotheca Medica & Early Books on Medicine and Natural and Physical SciencesLugano: 1923-1936A smartly bound collection of two volumes on early medicine and medical texts bound into one volume.
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1941 Surgery of Modern WarfareEdinburgh: 1941A smart first edition of this scarce illustrated study of medicine in warfare, compiled by a team representing British Surgery.
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1888 A Manual of Artistic AnatomyLondon: 1888The very scarce first edition of this illustrated artist's guide to human anatomy, intended for the use of art students.
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1816 Manuale Medicaminum Simplicium et Commistorum Formulas Continens: Bristoliensis AccommodatumBristoliae [Bristol]: 1816The first edition of this very scarce 'materia medica' adapted specifically for the use of Bristolian hospitals.
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1816 Treatise on Uterine HaemorrhageLondon: 1816The very scarce first edition of Duncan Stewart's treatise on uterine hemorrhage.
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1808-9 Rapport sur les Dents Artificielles; Reponse a M. Dubois-FoucouParis: 1808-1809Two very scarce early nineteenth century works on dentistry and prosthetic teeth, including a report on the advancements made by Fonzi, and his response to criticisms levelled against him.
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1841 Observations on the Structure and Diseases of the TestisLondon: 1841An uncommon medical work on the testis by pioneering surgeon Astley Cooper, the second edition of this illustrated medical tract.
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1925 2vol The Anatomy of MelancholyLondon: 1925A smart set of this reprint of Burton's scholastic work on the subject of melancholia, with illustrations throughout.
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1912 Ye Ugly Face Clubb Liverpoole, 1743-1753Liverpool: 1912A very scarce and unique book on the Ugly Face Club in Liverpool, describing the members and their appearances, written and published by Edward Howell.
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1941 The Medical Aspect of BoxingPretoria: 1941The vanishingly scarce first edition of Dr. Ernst F. Jokl's work on sports medicine and boxing injuries.