The Principles and Practice Of Medicine
by Osler, William
The Principles and Practice of Medicine: Designed for the Use of Practitioners and Students of Medicine is a medical textbook by Sir William Osler. It was first published in 1892 while Osler was Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. It established Osler as the world's leading authority in the teaching of modern medicine. The textbook was translated into French, German, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish and Chinese and for over 40 years it was the most significant medical textbook.
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine
by OSLER, William
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- 1899
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Lebanon, New Jersey, USA
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New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1899. Third edition. 8vo. 1181, [1], [2, ads] pp. Publisher's green cloth, rebacked, ex-library with spine marking crudely effaced; book-plate Presentation copy, inscribed "A.J. Nellis with kind regards of Wm Osler. 5.25.00." "Oslers textbook was the best English work on medicine of its time" (Garrison-Morton). This book went through sixteen editions in its fifty-five… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine.
by Osler, William
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Palm Beach, Florida, USA
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New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1895. Rare first printing of the second edition of Osler's magnum opus. Thick octavo, bound in contemporary leatherette. In very good condition. "During his first four years in Baltimore, Osler had relatively few duties. The routine work in the hospital being performed by his residents, he was free to devote more time to… Read more about this item Item Price
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by Osler, William
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Canton, Georgia, USA
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New York: D. Appleton. 1912. 8th edition., 1912. Thick, heavy 8vo. xxiv, 1226 pp. Illustrated. Rebound in full black textured leather. The top fore edge corner of approx. the last 500 pages is bumped (extending into text several inches) else this is tight, very good.. Hardcover. Good. Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine
by Osler, William
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Hartland, Michigan, USA
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Birmingham, AL: The Classics of Medicine Library. Fine. 1978. Special Edition. Fat and squat octovo in full leather, five raised bands with very bright gilting, tight and square spine/binding, pages very bright and untorn, the cover is pristine, pages are crisp, faint line at bottom edge of gilt, else FINE. A fresh handsome copy. The classic Osler… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine: Designed for the Use of Practitioners and Students of Medicine
by Osler, William
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- 1892
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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New York: D. Appleton & Co, 1892. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition, first printing with first issue text "Georgias" misspelled on vi. First state rear ads dated November, 1891. Rebound in recent tan calf with label to spine, gilt lettering; white endpapers. Lacking prelims up to the title page. Contents Very Good+ and unmarked, small chips to top and… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine
by Osler, William
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- 1978
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Kingscliff, New South Wales, AUS
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Birmingham, Alabama: The Classics of Medicine Library. Near Fine. 1978. Facsimile. Hardcover. Edges and endpapers lightly foxed; Full gilt decorated calf, all edges gilt; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1080 pages; Facsimile of the 1892 editon . Item Price
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Fallon, Nevada, USA
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Birmingham:: Classics of Medicine Library,, 1978. [1892].. Hardcover.. Full black leather with decorative gilt to covers and spine all edges gilt and bound with bookmark ribbon. A fine copy. Facsimile copy of scarce 1892 edition. Priced to go. Item Price
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THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MEDICINE
by OSLER , WILLIAM
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Montreal, Quebec, CAN
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LESLIE B. ADAMS, JR, 1978. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. FULL LEATHER, ALL EDGES GILT WITH "NOTES FROM THE EDITORS" PAMPHLET LAID IN PREVIOUS OWNER BOOKPLATE. Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine: Designed for the Use of Practitioners and Students of Medicine
by Osler, William
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Regina, Saskatchewan, CAN
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Birmingham, Alabama: Classics of Medicine Library 1978, facsimile edition. (Leatherbound) 1079pp. Fine. Illus., charts. Beautiful bookplate from previous owners library. D. Appleton, 1892 facsimile - Special edition for Classics of Medicine Library members.. Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine
by William Osler
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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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D. Appleton & Company. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. 4th edition. Joint torn, HInges cracked. Loose and chipped page. In polypropylene bag. (Internal Medicine) NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine: Designed for the Use of Practitioners and Students of Medicine
by Osler, William
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- 1978
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Birmingham, AL: The Classics of Medicine Library, 1978. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good+. Reprint, 1978, hardcover with gilt stamped full blue leather boards, octavo, 1079pp., sparsely illustrated. Book VG+ with hint of wear to spine ends, binding tight, text clean and unmarked, with handsome gilt to edges of textblock showing a few small rubs. No DJ. Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine: Designed for the Use of Practitioners and Students of Medicine
by William Osler
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- 1902
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Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
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$176.40
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D. Appleton and Company, 1902. 4th ed. Hardcover. Good. 0x0x0. 4th edition. Bound in publisher's green cloth. Hardcover. Shelf wear. Edges chipped. Owner's name on front end page.<br> <br><br> Sir William Osler was a Canadian doctor and one of the four founding professors of Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Principles and Practice of Medicine was Osler's most famous work.… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine
by Osler, William
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- 1978
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Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Birmingham: Classics of Medicine LIbrary, 1978. Hardcover. Very Good. Blue leather boards. xvi, 1079, 8 pages : illustrations. Reproduction of (manifestation): Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919. Principles and practice of medicine. - New York : D. Appleton and Company, 1892. Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine
by Osler, William
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- 1978
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Whitby, Ontario, CAN
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Birmingham, Alabama: The Classics of Medicine Library, 1978. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo. Facsimile. Special Edition privately printed for the members of The Classics of Medicine Library. This is copy no. 20967 from the library of Dr. Barry Gayle. Publishers top-grain cowhide. Boards decoratively brass-die stamped in 22-karat gold. Title on spine in gilt. A.E.G. Ribbon marker. xvii, 1079… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine
by Osler, William
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- 1978
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Concord, California, USA
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Birmingham, Ala.: Gryphon Editions. NF. 1978. Reprint. Hardcover. Very light scratches to gilt on bottom page block; Sans dust jacket as issued. Facsimile reprint of 1892 edition. Black leather with gilt edges, decorations and titles, ivory fabric moire endpapers and purple ribbon; The Classics of Medicine Library Series; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 1079 p.… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine
by Osler, William
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- Eighth Edition
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- 1912
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Hyattsville, Maryland, USA
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D. Appleton and Co., NYC, 1912. Eighth Edition. Acceptable. Unmarked hardcover with no jacket. The spine is structurally weak, coming unbound at the very front. Pages faded but in good condition. Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine
by William Osler
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- 1978
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Berkeley, California, USA
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The Classics of Medicine Library, 1978. Hardcover. Fine/No jacket. Facsimile reprint of 1892 Appleton edition. Leatherbound. Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine
by OSLER, WILLIAM
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- Special Edition
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- 1978
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Toronto, Ontario, CAN
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$100.00
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Birmingham, Alabama: Classics of Medicine Library, 1978. Book. Near Fine. Full Leather. Special Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Gilt lettered full black calf. Gilt edges and marbled endpapers. Facsimile of the original edition of 1898, including advertisements. Mild abrasions to leather only o/w near fine.. Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine (Third edition)
by William Osler
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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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$49.95
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D. Appleton and Company. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. 3rd edition. (internal medicine, medicine ) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Principles and Practice of Medicine (Classics of Medicine Library Series)
by Osler, William
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- 1978-01-01
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Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
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$132.29
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Classics of Medicine Library, 1978-01-01. Leather Bound. Very Good. Blue leather. All edges gilt. xvi, 1079, 8 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Minor edge wear to gilt. Classics of Medicine Library (Gryphon Editions), reprinted from the 1892 edition. This is an oversized or heavy book,… Read more about this item Item Price
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