Description: The Anatomy of the Human Body. By William Cheselden and printed in Boston by David West. Second American Edition. 1806, 352 pp, 8.5” x 5.5”, 8vo, hardcover full leather. Overall good, with rubbing and wear to boards. Partly rebacked with newer end pages affixed. Text block remains bound well with minor wear towards center. Light markings and marginalia, including an inscription that has partially bled through onto the title page. Plates remain in good condition. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on human anatomy, complete with 40 copperplate engravings. William Cheselden (1688-1752), an English surgeon and writer on human anatomy. Cheselden is also influential for his transfer of knowledge to missionaries to Asia, which helped improve medical practices in much of China and Japan. COLN1806DFNB0524-aj1562
Price: 450 USD
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Boston
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: William Cheselden
Region: North America
Publisher: David West
Topic: Biological Science
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1806
