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PUGH, JOHN. ILLUSTRATIONS DRAWN AND ENGRAVED BY THOMAS KIRK. A Treatise on the Science of Muscular Action. A Physiological Theoretic and Practical Treatise on the Utility of the Science of Muscular Action for Restoring the Power of the Limbs.
London:, Printed for C. Dilly,, 1794.. Hardcover. A Very Good++ First Edition in Modern Leather Binding, Raised Bands Spine, Gilt Lettering. New Endpapers. Title Page Chipped Edges, Not Affecting Any Text. Scattered Foxing. Bookplate of Robert Chase (Author of the Atlas of Hand Surgery). Complete with 15 Plates Each in Two States--Stippled Engraving and Linear Outlines. Additional Engraved Title Page. 4to. [I-Iii], Iv-Xiv, 106, 15, 15 Plates. Heirs of Hippocrates 1093; Osler 3743. John Pugh was an eighteenth century anatomist who advocated many 'current' approaches to physical therapy in a period where anatomy of the nervous system was primitively understood, x-rays and other hallmarks of modern medicine were a century or more in the future. In addition to its historical importance, the engravings of Thomas Kirk, a well known painter and frequent exhibitor at the Royal Academy, lend an air of artistry and anatomic precision to the effort. Whenever possible he worked directly under Pugh's supervision. Using a stippling technique, he was able to render a virtual three dimensional appearance to the musculature. Scarce..
Offered for US$ 1500.00 by: By The Book, LC - Book number: 26081