Author: HAYS, Isaac, M.D. (ed.)
Title: The American Journal of the Medical Sciences.
Description: Philadelphia, PA, Carey & Lea, 1836. 1st edition. pp.xii,277-540,8vo,,Detached from boards (now absent) with remnants of leather spine,With 'Case of an attempt at Suicide, in which the Internal Jugular Vein was partially divided and successfully secured by Ligature', by John George Morgan; 'Account of a successful operation for the cure of Artificial Anus, accomplished with the aid of a novel instrument, and performed by J. R. Lotz, M.D. with observations of the Apparatus, &c. by Reynell Coates (with a wood cut); 'Case of Induration and Enlargement of the body of the Penis, with a new method of amputating that organ', by Thomas L. Ogier; and several other articles, plus reviews, bibliographical notices, and a comprehensive index at the end. Ill.: black-&-white illustrations. Contents a little age-toned at margins; else still tightly bound and in very good condition; suitable for re-binding.

Keywords: History of medicine;;;;;;;; black-&-white illustrations


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