Bekhterev, Prof. V. M.

Nervnyia Boliezni V Otdielnykh Nabliudeniiakh (Individual Observations on Nervous Diseases) in Two Volumes

Kazan, Tipo-litografiia Imperatorskago Universiteta, 1894. First Edition. First editions, two volmes, published in 1894 and 1899; 9 1/4 x 6 1/4; vol. I pp. [5], VI, 1-255, [1], vol. II pp. [6], 1-278; rebound in plain, purple wraps; fading to margins of wraps and spine covers and a few small nicks to edges; small signatures of previous owner to "Contents" page in vol. I; illustrated with drawings, woodcut engravings, and graphs; very good condition. Vladimir Bekhterev (1857 - 1927) was a Russian psychiatrist, founder of Objective Psychology, and main rival and competitor of Ivan Pavlov and his studies on conditioned reflexes. Bekhterev established the first laboratory of experimental psychology in Russia at the University of Kazan in 1886, where he was a professor of psychiatric diseases. He also founded a psychoneurological institute at the Military Medical Academy in St. Petersburg in 1907. He developed his own theory of conditioned reflexes and did extensive research of brain morphology. He founded the first Russian journal on nervous diseases in 1896. Bekhterev's most lasting legacy would be his discovery of new nervous symptoms and previously-unknown brain formations, including the superior vestibular nucleus (Bekhterev Nucleus) and Bekhterev's Acromial Reflex. He studied what would become known as Bekhterev's Disease (an autoimmune disease first written about and discussed in his current work) and described it sufficiently-enough, as to allow an accurate and official diagnosis, prior to severe spinal deformity. OCLC lists one copy at the NLM; no copies in the trade (as of July 2019). Very good .

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Book number: 002451

Catalogue: Medicine

Keywords: Bekhterev's Disease, Psychiatry, Medicine

Efremov, V. and Emigrodskii, G.

K Voprosu O Gistologicheskikh Izmeneniiakh Pri Travmaticheskom Vospalenii Korkovago Veshchestva Golovnago Mozga (Eksperimentalnoe Izsledovanie). Dissertatsiia Na Stepen Doktora Meditsiny (on the Question of Histological Changes in Traumatic Inflamation of the Cortex of the Brain (an Experimental Study). Thesis for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine)" Together with "Ob Obezkrovlivanii Konechnostei Dlia Operatsii Posredstvom Elasticheskikh Bintov. Dissertatsiia Na Stepen Doktora Meditsiny (Excanguination of the Extremities During Surgeries Through Elastic Bandages. Thesis for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine)

S. Peterburg (St. Petersburg), Russkaia Skoropechatnia P. S. Nakhimova and Tipografiia O. I. Baksta, 1874. First Edition. Original wraps. First editions, 1 of 300 copies; 9 1/4 x 6; pp. 1-44, [7] and [1], 4-65, [2] respectively; pink wraps, printed in black; several period notes and small stamps to wraps and title pages; nicks to tips of spine and corners; foxing mostly contained toinitial several leaves and margins; the first booklet illustrated with a large, fold-out, steel engraving; overall in very good- condition. Two rare medical dissertations, published, presented, and defended by doctors, graduating the prestigious St. Petersburg Imperial Medical and Surgical Academy. The oldest school of military medicine in Russia, founded in 1798, and considered one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the Russian Empire, the university educated military medical professionals and it still does to this day (operating as S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy). Among its many noted professors was Nikolai Pirogov (1810 - 1881) - the founder of field surgery. Very good - .

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Book number: 002327

Catalogue: Medicine

Keywords: Military Medicine, 19th Century, Dissertation

LeGear, Dr. L. D.

Dr. L.D. Legear's Stock and Poultry Book. A Scientific Treatise on Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep and Poultry

St. Louis, Dr. L. D. LeGear Medicine Co. 1918. Second, revised edition (originally published in 1917); 7 1/2 x 5; pp. [2], 5-63, [1]; pictorial, lithographed wraps; illustrated with b & w drawings and photographs; a bit of creasing to front wrap and slight pulling to paper around staples; in very good condition. After graduating the Ontario Veterinary Institute in 1892, Dr. LeGear not only treated animals, but also founded his own LeGear Medicine Co. where he produced various remedies, potions, and powders for numerous veterinary maladies. He was also the author of several books on the subject, including the current one on the science of stock-raising and the treatment of diseases, which also served as an advertisement for his patent medicines. Very good .

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Book number: 003288

Catalogue: Veterinary Medicine

Keywords: Veterinary, Animals, Medicine

Perramore, Dr. E. L.

Provisional Certificate of Vaccination

San Francisco, Health Office, New City Hall, 1897. Printed document, partially filled in manuscript; 3 1/2 x 7 1/2; faint stain through middle section, causing rippling to paper (not affecting readability); small nick to top edge; in about very good condition. History indeed repeats itself, as evident by this uncommon piece of 19th-century vaccination history. The San Francisco Health Office, founded in 1865, was initially tasked with administering vaccinations, reporting deaths, and handling internment permits. Later, its authority would be extended over managing the city's public hospitals. Throughout the 1800s, San Francisco was plagued by several epidemics, including smallpox, typhoid fever, and diphtheria. Generally, the spread of the diseases was blamed either on the poor, or on the Chinese-Americans. In fact, at the time, there were numerous media reports of doctors treating small pox victims and then moving on to administer to patients with other illnesses, without even washing their hands. Furthermore, vaccines were not closely regulated and tested and were, often, ineffective. Despite that, records and images showed long lines of people, patiently wating to get vaccinated. The current provisional certificate - "Good for two weeks from date, then to be exchanged for regular certificate.." testified that one Anna Hansen has been vaccinated at the New City Hall Health Office by Dr. E. L. Perramore. Very good .

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Book number: 003689

Catalogue: Medicine

Keywords: Vaccination, Medicine, California