Author: Haller, Albrecht [Victor Albrecht von, 1708-1777]
Title: Elementa Physiologiae Corporis Humani / Tomus Nonus / Muliebria. Fetus
Description: Neapoli, Apud Vincentium Ursinum, Expensis Stephani Manfredii, 1776. Leather Bound. pp. xvi, 284. 4to. Gorgeously patinated vellum binding, speckled edges, text on rag paper. No illustrations save for printer's device on title page. Expected patina/discolouration to the pigskin binding, spine lables missing, text block shows a few spots but is generally bright and unmarked, binding remarkably sound; very good. Editio Prima Neapolitana (early reprint). Volume nine of a ten volume set. "Historians agree that, of the vast amount of scientific literature produced by this gifted genius, this .. is his greatest and most important contribution. The work has had a lasting influence on the development of anatomy and physiology." - Heirs of Hippocrates 557. Garrison/Morton 580. .

Keywords: Latin; antiquarian; physiology; history; medical


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