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Lecons de Medecine Legale - Planches

Lecons de Medecine Legale - Planches

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Lecons de Medecine Legale - Planches

by ORFILA, Mathieu-Joseph-Bonaventure

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Paris: Béchet jeune, 1832. Half leather with marbled boards. Gilt titles to the spine. The hinges of the spine have a little cracking, but are still holding well. Marbled end papers. This is a "First Thus" and seems to be an expanded edition. Originally published by Bechet Jeune between 1823-26, this edition was published in 1832. In addition to the 21 numbered plates, there are 5 marked biz, plus engraved title, so a total of 27 plates. 7 of the plates are hand coloured. Curiously, every copy I have seen online has 7 hand coloured plates, presumably the same ones. The plates depict poisonous snakes, plants, fungi etc. Most of the pages are in very good condition. The title has a touch of darkening and staining to the corners. The first 12 plates have light staining (water?) to the spine edge, not affecting engraving. Tab 2 has loss to the edge (not affecting plate). 3 of the coloured engravings of mushrooms have had closed tears repaired to the rear with archival tape. Not particularly noticeable to the image. A pioneering work on forensic medicine. The author is famous for being one of the founders of toxicology. Originally a Spanish chemist, he naturalised in France, and his treatise on poisons was published in 1814. It was in this period, that analytical chemistry provided a new method for identifying toxins. Collation: tab 1 - 21, 1 bis, 3 bis, 4 bis, 7 bis, 11 bis these interleaved at the correct leaf. 21 cm x 13.5 cm. Demi cuir avec planches marbrées. Titres dorés au dos. Les charnières de la colonne vertébrale ont un peu de craquelures, mais tiennent toujours bien. Feuilles de garde marbrées. Il s'agit d'un « Premier Ainsi » et semble être une édition augmentée. Publié à l'origine par Bechet Jeune entre 1823-26, cette édition a été publiée en 1832. En plus des 21 planches numérotées, il y a 5 biz marqués, plus le titre gravé, soit un total de 27 planches. 7 des assiettes sont colorées à la main. Curieusement, chaque exemplaire que j'ai vu en ligne comporte 7 planches colorées à la main, probablement les mêmes. Les plaques représentent des serpents venimeux, des plantes, des champignons, etc. La plupart des pages sont en très bon état. Le titre a une touche de noircissement et de taches dans les coins. Les 12 premières planches présentent une légère tache (eau ?) sur le bord du dos, n'affectant pas la gravure. L'onglet 2 a une perte sur le bord (n'affectant pas la plaque). 3 des gravures colorées de champignons ont eu des déchirures fermées réparées à l'arrière avec du ruban d'archives. Pas particulièrement visible à l'image. Un travail pionnier en médecine légale. L'auteur est célèbre pour être l'un des fondateurs de la toxicologie. Chimiste espagnol à l'origine, il s'est naturalisé en France et son traité sur les poisons a été publié en 1814. C'est à cette époque que la chimie analytique a fourni une nouvelle méthode d'identification des toxines. Classement : onglet 1 - 21, 1 bis, 3 bis, 4 bis, 7 bis, 11 bis ces intercalés à la bonne feuille. 21cm x 13,5cm.

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Bookseller
Harrison-Hiett Rare Books FR (FR)
Bookseller's Inventory #
2739
Title
Lecons de Medecine Legale - Planches
Author
ORFILA, Mathieu-Joseph-Bonaventure
Book Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Béchet jeune
Place of Publication
Paris
Date Published
1832
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
toxic, toxicology, hand coloured, illustrated, plates, poisons, forensic medicines, snales, mushrooms, fungi, plants, poisonous, toxique, toxicologie, coloré à la main, illustré, planches, poisons, médecine légale, serpents, champignons, plantes, vé

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