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The Anatomy of The Human Body by W Cheselden 41 x Full Page Engravings 1756

Name: The Anatomy of The Human Body by W Cheselden 41 x Full Page Engravings 1756
SKU: LA465793
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The Anatomy of The Human Body by W. Cheselden Printed for C. Hitch & R. Dodsley, London 1756 Hardback bound in a late 18th century full leather binding, complete copy with forty full page copper engravings + the frontis. The book measures approx 8" x 5.5 inches with 6 + 334 + index pages. William Cheselden (19th October 1688 – 10th April 1752) was an English Surgeon and Teacher of anatomy and surgery, who was influential in establishing surgery as a scientific medical profession. via the medical missionary benjamin hobson, his work also helped revolutionize medical practices in China and Japan in the 19th century.

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8 in

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5.5 in

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Elder Books & Collectables has clarified that the The Anatomy of The Human Body by W Cheselden 41 x Full Page Engravings 1756 (LA465793) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1756

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condition

Some age related rubbing,scuffs & bumps to spine & boards, small amount of loss at top & bottom of spine, leather to front outer hinge cracked with some play to board but holding well, frontis partially detached but again holding well, occasional age related light browning, crease or minor foxing to pages. Overall in very good condition. A scarce early book with superb engravings throughout

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Science, Medicine & Natural History Books

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