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A Treatise on the Distortions and Deformities of the Human Body. Exhibiting a concise view of the nature and treatment of the principal malformations and distortions of The Chest, Spine, and Limbs.
by Beale, Lionel J
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
Second edition. John Churchill. London. 1833. Octavo. Title. xv, 325pp, (1), (2)pp ads. 4 litho plates. Text illustrations. Half-title not called for. Later half calf, marbled boards. Spine in six compartments with raised bands, gilt rules, and leather label with gilt lettering. Endpapers renewed. Crease and short closed tear to margin of title page. Marginal tear to last page of ads. Pale historic water stain to gutter margins of plates. Occasional spotting, occasional light marginal pencil, a bright copy. Bookplate of J. R. Kirkup to ffep.
From the library of John R. Kirkup FRCS DHMSA of Weston Hill, Weston Park East, Bath. Orthopaedic surgeon, Archivist to British Orthopaedic Association, Hon. Curator Historic Instruments at RCSE, medical historian and author.
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- Paul Haynes Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- Biblio498
- Title
- A Treatise on the Distortions and Deformities of the Human Body. Exhibiting a concise view of the nature and treatment of the principal malformations and distortions of The Chest, Spine, and Limbs.
- Author
- Beale, Lionel J
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Churchill
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1833
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Medical, Surgery, Orthopedics, Orthopaedics
- Bookseller catalogs
- Medical; Fine Bindings;
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Paul Haynes Rare Books
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Hay on Wye, Herefordshire
About Paul Haynes Rare Books
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