Essays and Observations on Natural History, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, and Geology. By John Hunter, F. R. S.; Being his posthumous papers on those subjects, arranged and revised, with notes: to which are added, the introductory lectures on the Hunterian Collection of fossil remains, delivered in the theatre of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, by Richard Owen, F.R.S., D.C.L.

John Hunter. Introductory Lectures on the Hunterian Collection by Richard Owen.

Verlag: London: John Van Voorst,, 1861

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First edition, 2 vols, 8vo (8.75 x 5.5 inches), pp. xvii, (1), (1), 2-403, (1), index to vol 1; xii, (1), 2-507, (1), appendix, index to vol 2, folding facsimiles of Hunter's and Solander's handwriting are tipped in at p. 1 of volume 1. ("Advertisement" p. viii of volume 1 indicates that the facsimiles were meant to be the frontispiece of volume 2). "His permanent position in science is based upon the fact that he was the founder of experimental and surgical pathology as well as a pioneer in comparative physiology and experimental morphology." Garrison, Introduction to the History of Medicine, 4th ed, 1966, p. 346. Near fine clean bright copy. Slight wear, corners slightly bumped. Sheets clean, unmarked, complete. Volume 2 unopened, title of volume 2 slightly tanned from endpaper paste action. All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 10256

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Titel: Essays and Observations on Natural History, ...

Verlag: London: John Van Voorst,

Erscheinungsdatum: 1861

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Near Fine

Auflage: 1st Edition