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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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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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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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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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1941 The Medical Aspect of BoxingPretoria: 1941The vanishingly scarce first edition of Dr. Ernst F. Jokl's work on sports medicine and boxing injuries.
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1822 The Family Herbal, or an Account of all those English PlantsBungay: 1822A richly illustrated edition of English composer, actor, author and botanist Sir John Hill's discussion of the medicinal usage of English plants.
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Signed1951 Hypnotism and the Power WithinNew York: 1951A signed copy of the third printing of Sydney James Van Pelt's work on hypnotism.
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1850 The Complete HerbalLondon: 1850A beautifully illustrated edition of Culpeper's influential work on herbal medicine, with hand coloured plates.
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1929 Lays for LeechesNorwich: 1929The first edition of this very scarce volume of 'rhymes for physicians, sages, surgeons and medical students'.
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1809 The British Encyclopedia, or Dictionary of Arts and SciencesLondon: 1809A beautifully illustrated six volume encyclopaedia by the chemist William Nicholson, in lovely diced calf bindings.
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c1972 Anatomy Improv'd and IllustratedEdinburgh: c1972A superb limited edition facsimile of Bernardino Genga's important anatomical work, this facsimile being of the 1723 English edition, reproducing the original engravings.
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1858 Traite des Maladies du Sein et de La Regio MammaireParis: 1858A second edition copy of this French medical volume, with illustrations.
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1905 L'Heredite des Stigmates de Degenerescence et Les Familles SouverainesParis: 1905A very smart copy of the first edition of Dr Galippe's work on the genetic deterioration of the Habsburg line.
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1885 Traite Clinique du Diagnostic Maladies de L'EncephaleParis: 1885A translated edition of this medical work on brain diseases, with illustrations.
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1895 Memories of Seven CampaignsWestminster: 1895The scarce first edition from this biographical work by English military physician James Howard Thornton.
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1922 Arab Medicine and Surgery, A Study of the Healing Art in AlgeriaLondon: 1922An exceptional copy of the scarce first edition of Melville W. Hilton-Simpson's study of the history of surgery in North Africa.
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1857 Human Osteology: Comprising A Description of the BonesLondon : 1857A second edition copy of Human Osteology, with plates.
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1914 Sea Water TreatmentLondon : 1914A scarce first edition copy of Sea Water Treatment with illustrations.
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1963 Recovery From Early Blindness A Case StudyNot Stated: 1963The very scarce first edition of this medical case study of recovery from blindness from the 1960s.
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1802 The Domestic EncyclopaediaLondon: 1802A very smart example of the uncommon four volume first edition of A.F.M. Willich's study of rural domestic economy.
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1825 Professional Anecdotes or Ana of Medical LiteratureLondon: 1825A beautiful set of this scarce work of medical literature in three uniform volumes.
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c1940 Care of the EyesStrand: c1940A very scarce booklet containing tips to maintain good health of the eyes by "Uncle Bob" in lovely condition.
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1816 Abrege de Toutes les Sciences ou Encyclopedie des EnfansParis; Lille: 1816An illustrated French educational volume, exploring many subjects including the sciences, arts, and humanity.
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c1870 2 vols in 1 The Book of the Household; or Family Dictionary of Everything connected with Housekeeping and Domestic MedicineLondon : c1870An extensive dictionary and reference work for household management, two volumes bound in one.
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1949 Blood TransfusionBristol: 1949An interesting volume detailing the history of blood transfusions, in the original dust wrapper.
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1956 Medicine and Magic of the MashonaCaptetown: 1956The scarce first edition of this ethnographical work on the medicine and magic of the Mashona in Africa, in the vanishingly scarce dust wrapper.
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1873 Club-Foot: Its Causes, Pathology, and TreatmentLondon: 1873The scarce second edition of William Adams's important study of club-foot, illustrated throughout and with a further six chromolithograph plates.
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Signed1898 Life of Vincent Priessnitz, Founder of HydropathyLondon: 1898A signed first edition of Richard Metcalfe's scarce biography of Vincenz Priessnitz, with the bookplate of dermatologist Arthur Rook.
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1967 Die Anatomische Sektion in Bildlicher DarstellungBasel: 1967With 355 illustrations, this first edition offers a rich survey of the history of human dissection. In the original German.
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Signed1977 Of Wounds, of Gun-Shot Wounds, of Fractures and LuxationsBath: 1977Facsimile edition of three treatises giving insights into 17th century surgery, with an inscription from the editor.
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1771 Institutions de ChirurgieParis: 1771Two volumes of Laurent Heister's impressive work of surgical history, illustrated with forty folding plates depicting surgical procedures and tools.
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1981 An Account of Two Successful Operations for Restoring A Lost Nose from the Integuments of the ForeheadBirmingham: 1981A wonderfully bound Special Edition of this record of medical history, with illustrations throughout.
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1841 The Spas of England and Principal Sea-Bathing PlacesLondon: 1841The complete three volume first edition of A. B. Granville's illustrated guide to the spas and sea bathing places of England.
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1952-1953 Ophthalmology British Manufactures Only with Price List Current with Ophthalmology Supplement 1953London : 1952-1953A bright illustrated copy of this catalogue of hospital equipment from 1952.