Dr Alexis Carrel

Jour Apres Jour 1893-1944

Paris , Plon, 1956. Hardback. A scarce French limited edition of this book by Dr Alexis Carrel, number 97 of a 160 print run. Carrel was a renowned surgeon and biologist, who, like many intellectuals of his day, believed in the use of eugenics as a means to further society. His latter years were plighted by accusations of Nazi sympathy. In paper boards with brodart wrapper. Externally smart, there is some rubbing to the extremities. Internally, the pages are firmly bound and are bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: FGN12-C-13

Catalogus: Medicine

Trefwoorden: Eugenics BIology Dr Alexis Carrel BIology None

[Robert Chambers]

Explanations: A Sequel to &Apos;Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation&Apos;

London, John Churchill, 1846 . Cloth. A very scarce second edition of Robert Chambers' sequel to his ground-breaking work 'Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation&apos. A second edition of this scarce work, the sequel to 'Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation&apos. This first appeared the year prior in 1845.'Vestiges' united theories of stellar evolution with transmutation of species, going against theological trends of the day. Prince Albert allegedly read this work to Queen Victoria daily in 1845, and Abraham Lincoln was also impressed by it. Charles Darwin was an early reader, and himself suggested that the work paved the way for the publication of his 'On the Origin of Species&apos.Written by Robert Chambers, best known for this work and as a publisher with his brother William Chambers.Bound with ten pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.A scarce early copy of this influential work.  In a full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; a little faded to the edges and the spine, which is rather worn to the head. Bookseller's blind stamp to the front endpaper. Front hinge is a little strained, but binding is otherwise firm. Pages have the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 804R12

Catalogus: Science, Medicine & Natural History

Trefwoorden: Explanations a Seuquel to Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation Robert Chambers Geology On the Origin of Species Robert Chambers PHilosophy None

Abel Chapman; George Bolam

Memories of Fourscore Years Less Two, 1851-1929

London, Gurney and Jackson, 1830 . First edition. Cloth. A bright example of the first edition of naturalist Abel Chapman's charmingly illustrated and posthumously published biography. The first edition of this work, illustrated with a photogravure frontispiece and with twenty-four colour plates by W. H. Riddell, alongside vignette illustrations from the author. Collated, complete.A lovely biography from Sunderland-born hunter-naturalist Abel Chapman, who is remembered for having helped in the establishment of South Africa's first game reserve. Chapman provides accounts of salmon fishing, game and waterfowl shooting, encounters with lions, and discussion of his travels in Egypt, Africa and Europe.With three pages of advertisements to the rear.From the library of Dr. Ian Durance Pennie, a Scottish ornithologist and physician, who co-founded the Scottish Ornithologists' Club. He contributed essays on a variety of important journals, spending most of his career in Sutherland. Pennie's bookplate to the front paste down. With his bookplate to the front pastedown. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, exceptionally bright, with bumping to spine head and tail. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Abel Chapman; W. H. Riddell. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 881F52

Catalogus: Science, Medicine & Natural History

Trefwoorden: i d pennie ornithology birds nature ornithology Abel Chapman; W. H. Riddell

J. Charpignon

Physiologie: Medecine Et Metaphysique Du Magnetisme

Bruxelles, Societe Typographique Belge, 1851. Leather. A detailed study on the medicine and metaphysics of animal magnetism, in the original French language. French language. A comprehensive study of animal magnetism, with reference to pheromones, nervous phenomena, ecstasy and transcendent psychology. Written by Louis-Joseph-Jules Charpignon, a doctor of medicine, philanthropist, and member of many scientific societies. Bound in half calf with patterned boards. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and rubbing to the extremities. Minor loss to the corners of the boards. Fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting. Contemporary ink inscription to the title page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 861T11

Catalogus: Medicine

Trefwoorden: Physiologie Medecine Metaphysique Magnetisme Medecine None

W. Watson Cheyne

Suppuration and Septic Diseases

Edinburgh and London, Young J. Pentland , 1889. Cloth. A rare collection of three lectures delivered at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in February 1888, on suppuration and septic diseases. Featuring four diagrammatic illustrations. Sir William Watson Cheyne was a British surgeon and bacteriologist, who pioneered the use of antiseptical surgical methods in the United Kingdom, as well as abdominal surgery. His other works include Antiseptic Surgery: Its Principles, Practice, History and Results and Manual of the Antiseptic Treatment of Wounds. Signed by Sir Gilbert Barling, and featuring his bookplate to the front free endpaper. Barling was an English physician during the early 20th Century. At the outbreak of the First World War he was 59 and placed his services at the disposal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, acting as consulting surgeon in the Southern Command, subsequently being posted at the rank of Colonel to the Western Front from October 1916 to August 1917. His service to King and Countrymen earned him the Companion of the Bath (military) in 1917 and in 1919 he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. In August 1919 King George V conferred upon him a Baronetcy and the College of Arms granted his Coat of Arms some three months later. In a Birmingham Medical Institute binding. Rebound in a cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spine. Externally, sound, with very light rubbing to the spine and extremities. Front hinge is very slightly strained. Internally, firmly bound, bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: GEN22-H-2

Catalogus: Medicine

Trefwoorden: Sir Gilbert Barling William Wwatson Cheyne Surgery Bacteria William Wwatson Cheyne None

Chief Commissioner of Her Majesty's Woods, Works, and Land Revenues

Memoirs of the Geological Survey of Great Britain, and of the Museum of Economic Geology in London

London, Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1846-1848. Cloth. A nice copy of the geological survey of Great Britain, with folding maps and colour plates Three volumes of the Geological Survey of Great Britain published between 1846 and 1848. With nine folding plates to the rear of volume I, thirty plates to part 1 of volume II, and thirty six plates, thirteen of which are folding to the second part of volume II, collated and complete. Whilst geological surveys were previously published on a county by county basis, these three volumes collect the memoirs of different geologists involved in the survey of Great Britain. Includes a comparison of British mining with that of Saxony, Hungary, and France. With geological maps, and engravings of British fossils. With a small pocket for a library index card to the front pastedown of all three volumes. Volume I lacks the ticket, but it is present in both parts of Volume II. With institutional stamps from Richmond Public Library, and Southwark Public Library to verso of the title page in volume I, and both parts of volume II. With library renewal sticker to recto of front endpapers in both parts of volume II. Sticker from London Special Collection, part of the London Borough of Southward Adult Libraries. Prior owner's ink inscription to title page in each volume, 'Mr Farley&apos. Stamp from Special Collection, Southwark Library to the bottom edge of the of the text block on all three volumes. Rebound in a blue cloth library binding. Externally, very smart with some light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and some marginal wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned, and a little foxed to the front and rear of some of the volumes, but otherwise pages are generally clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 848N14

Catalogus: Science, Medicine & Natural History

Trefwoorden: Memoirs of the Geological Survey of Great Britain Museum of Economic Geology in London Geology Geological Survey Museum of Economic Geology in London None

Mm. Adelon, Beclard, Biett, Breschett, Chomel et al

Dictionnaire de Medecine

Paris, Bechet Jeune, 1821-1824. Cloth. Seven volumes of the French Dictionnaire de Medecine. Volumes I, IV, V, VI, VII, X and XI of a 21 volume set. In French. With an engraving to each title page. By Mm. Adelon, Beclard, Biett, Breschet, Chomel, H. Cloquet, J. Cloquet, Coutanceau, Desormeaux, Ferrus, Georget, Guersent, Lagneau, Landrebeauvais, Marc, Marjolin, Murat, Orfila, Pellletier, Raige-Delorme, Rayer, Richard, Rochoux, Rostan, Roux and Rullier. Entries include hemiopie, galvanisme, digestion, copahu, caballin and abaissement. In cloth covered institutional bindings. Externally, sound with shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Bright with scattered spots to first and last few pages. Institutional ink stamp to each title page and a repair to one half title. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: FGN12-E-2

Catalogus: Medicine

Trefwoorden: Medicine Dictionary French Dictionary None

Le Docteur Civiale; Jean Civiale

De la Lithotritie, Ou Broiement de la Pierre Dans la Vessie

Paris, Bechet Jeune, 1827. First edition. Leather. An important surgical work in a beautiful tooled binding by the Binder to the restored Bourbon King of France. A beautifully bound, first edition of this surgical work by celebrated surgeon Jean Civiale. With five folding plates and one folding table to the rear. Collated, complete. This work is in a binding by Rene Simier. Simier was one of the major nineteenth century French binders his name is gilt stamped to the spine. Simier acquired notoriety through becoming the binder of the Empress Marie-Louise and following the Restoration, binder of the king. This surgical work regards a method to aid the removal of stones from the bladder. This method is known as lithotripsy and involves using a lithotrite to perform transurethral therapy. Civiale invented this form of surgery, which is outlined to this work. Transurethral lithotripsy was the first known minimally invasive surgery to crush the stones in the bladder without having to open the abdomen. Civiale was a pioneer of evidence-based medicine and this work highlights his ability and methodology. With the bookplate of one J R Kirkup to the recto of front endpaper and with his occasional pencil annotations to the margins, as well as further notes to the verso of front endpaper. Loosely inserted is an extract from an English work regarding one Mr Costello and the tools used for 'Breaking Stones in the Bladder&apos. An important surgical text from the nineteenth century regarding lithotripsy. In a full straight grained morocco binding. Externally, excellent condition with tooling to the boards and to the spine. Binder's gilt stamp to the spine, Rene Simier. Patches of light rubbing to the joints and to the extremities. Front hinge is slightly strained but firm. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown, J R Kirkup. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Closed tear to the first plate no larger than four inches. Closed tears to the margins of plates II-IV only affecting the border of the image. Closed tear from the outer margin in to the image of plate V no larger than five inches. Occasional scattered spotting to pages, heavier to the plates. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 620L26

Catalogus: Medicine

Trefwoorden: Lithotripsy Lithotrite Transurethral Medicine Lithotrite Simier Rene Simier Not Stated

R. T. Claridge

Hydropathy; or, the Cold Water Cure, As Practised by Vincent Priessnitz, at Graefenberg, Silesia, Austria

London, James Madden and Co. 1842. First edition. Cloth. A lovely rebound first edition copy of Richard Tappin Claridge's best known and most widely cited publication, 'Hydropathy; or, The Cold Water Cure, As Practised by Vincent Priessnitz&apos. Whilst completing a successful career as a prominent asphalt contractor and captain in the Middlesex Militia, Claridge is best known today for his promotion of hydropathy (or hydrotherapy); a Cold Water cure that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment. Claridge is widely credited with introducing the methods of the founder of modern hydrotherapy Vincent Priessnitz to England, and for initiating the populist movement of the time. Claridge was first introduced to hydropathy attending Priessnitz's establishment at Graefenberg in 1841. Crediting the methods Priessnitz had created for saving the life of his daughter, Claridge avidly began to promote the system, writing this work 'Hydropathy; or, The Cold Water Cure, As Practised by Vincent Priessnitz' in 1842. The text was largely formed from notes on his own experiences, observations of other patients' experiences, observations of the methods employed, and from his discussions with Priessnitz and other patients during his stay in Graefenberg. A scarce first edition copy, with a preface dated 21 January 1842, as called for. With a frontispiece plate depicting several stages of Priessnitz's Cold Water Cure. Rebound in a lovely quarter cloth binding, with a morocco label tipped to the spine and attractive marbled paper over boards. With publisher's advertisements to the front of the work dated 'January, 1842', and another to the rear of the work. Rebound in a lovely quarter cloth binding with marbled paper over boards. Externally lovely with only minor shelf wear to extremities. Bookseller's label tipped to front pastedown. Internally firmly bound. Pages slightly age toned but bright with the odd spot and handling mark to the occasional page. Light scattered spots to portrait frontispiece place. Faint tidemark to lower fore edge of frontispiece plate, not affecting image. Tear to page 1 of publisher's advertisements to front of work, repaired with tape to verso. Age toning and marking to final page of text. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Unknown. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 653M15

Catalogus: Medicine

Trefwoorden: Scarce First Edition Medicine Claridge First Edition Illustrated Unknown

W. G. Clarke

In Breckland Wilds

London, Robert Scott, 1926 . Cloth. An early edition of this beautifully illustrated nature and geographic guide to Breckland, Norfolk. The second impression of In Breckland Wilds by W. G. Clarke in the original publisher's quarter cloth binding.With an appreciation by H. J. Massingham. Illustrated with twenty seven illustrations from original photographs on fifteen plates including a map of Breckland. Collated, complete. A lovely geographical and nature study of Breckland, Norfolk, from the early twentieth century. First published in 1925, this is the second impression of the first edition. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding and paper wrapped hardcover boards. Externally, very smart. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 838W48

Catalogus: Science, Medicine & Natural History

Trefwoorden: Breckland Norfolk British Topography Nature Norfolk Early edition Illustrated Not stated

Cuthbert Clarke

The True Theory and Practice of Husbandry: Deduced from Philosophical Researches, and Experience.

London, G. Robinson; T. Slack, 1781. Leather. Cuthbert Clarke's very scarce late eighteenth century guide to animal husbandry, illustrated with five folding plates. A very scarce work, a reissue of the very scarce 1777 first edition, with a new title page and preface.Illustrated with five copper-engraved plates, depicting agricultural machinery and mechanisms. Collated, complete.Constructed to 'assist the husbandman in the choice and construction of every implement peculiar to his business', author Cuthbert Clarke's work discusses subjects ranging from book-keeping, 'the affinity between plants and animals', pruning, planting, and breeds of sheep. The second section of the work discusses machinery and mechanics, discussing wheels, axes, and 'the pressure and impulse of fluids&apos.ESTC Citation No. T145954A fascinating account of late eighteenth century farming and agriculture practices. In a full calf binding. Significant rubbing to joints and board perimeters. Front board tenderly held by one cord only. Rear hinge a touch strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, with scattered instances of light spotting and handling marks. With closed tears to all five folding plates, neatly restored to the reverse. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 858F49

Catalogus: Science, Medicine & Natural History

Trefwoorden: animal husbandry c clarke cuthbert clarke agriculture c clarke Not Stated

William Cobbett

Cobbett&Apos;S Legacy to Parsons; or, Have the Clergy of the Established Church an Equitable Right to the Tithes, or to Any Thing Called Church Property, Greater Than the Dissenters Have to the Same? and Ought There, or Ought There Not, to Be a Separation of the Church from the State?

London, Not Stated, 1835. Leather. A lovely modern leather-bound second edition of Cobbett's important pamphlet discussing the Established Church. This work consists of six letters, addressed to the Church Parsons, questioning different ideologies.William Cobbett (1763-1835) was an English journalist, MP and pamphleteer. He is primarily remembered for being amongst an agrarian faction seeking to reform Parliament with promotion of domestic peace and reducing poverty in farmers. His best known work is 'Rural Rides', however, he also wrote grammatical works. A second edition.In a modern leather binding with bright marbled boards.A pocket-sized work. In a modern half calf binding. Externally lovely. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a touch age-toned and with the occasional spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 771R17

Catalogus: Science, Medicine & Natural History

Trefwoorden: William Cobbett Agriculture Politics Pamphlets Agriculture Cobbett's Legacy to Parsons None

Dennis De Coetlogon

A Letter on the Origin Nature and Dignity of the Degrees of Doctor More Particularly in Physick

London, J Roberts, 1736. First edition. Disbound. A scarce pamphlet on the study of Physick in Universities. Written by the French doctor Dennis de Coetlogon. Published anonymously, but this work was later attributed by Dennis de Coetlogon. ESTC reference no: T56020. From the library of Hugh Selbourne, with his library stamp to the bottom of first leaf. Hugh Selbourne MD (1906-1973) was a noted book collector and diarist.Collated, lacking the title page, and the final leaf only contains the top half. The printer's device to the final leaf has been removed by a prior owner, leaving only the top half of the final leaf. Dennis de Coetlogon is best known for writing 'An Universal History of Arts and Sciences&apos. This work was also issued as part of 'Various ironic and serious discourses on the subject of physik&apos.  Disbound. Externally, generally smart with a few light spots. Final leaf has a few chips and a minor hole. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 726L12

Catalogus: Medicine

Trefwoorden: Hugh Selbourne De Coetlogon Scarce Physik De Coetlogon None

The Editor of 'The Lancet' and Expert Collaborators

The Conduct of Medical Practice

London, 'The Lancet' , 1928. Cloth. A interesting medical work from the early twentieth century, discussing medical conduct and professionalism Second Edition. A handbook to proper medical conduct incorporating articles which formally appeared in The Lancet medical journal. Features 31 chapters on issues ranging from the sale of poison to the colonial medical service. In a cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and some minor shelfwear. There is a scratched mark to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Bright and generally clean, with intermittent light spotting. Frequent spotting to the preliminary pages and end papers and index. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: GEN1-C-26

Catalogus: Medicine

Trefwoorden: Medical The Lancet Journal The Lancet None

Walter E Collinge

The Food of Some British Wild Birds

York, Walter E Collinge, 1924-1927. Fine Binding. A finely bound, early edition of Walter E Collinge's study in economic ornithology. It is to this work he explores the food of some British wild birds. A second edition copy of this work.Rebound, in a lovely quarter crushed morocco binding. Illustrated, with a frontispiece and eight plates. Loosely inserted is a report by Collinge on the feeding habits of the Rook.A very bright and clean copy of this important study which analyses the economic importance of birds and the change in their feeding habits, before examining individual species such as the magpie, jay, greenfinch, house sparrow, lapwing and razorbill.  In a quarter crushed morocco binding, with paper covered boards. Externally, very smart, with just some light shelfwear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spot. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .

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Boeknummer: 721L17

Catalogus: Science, Medicine & Natural History

Trefwoorden: ornithology birds economics birds None