Description

Hardcover, octavo volume bound in genuine maroon top-grain cowhide, with all edges gilt and covers brass-die stamped in 22kt gold. 242 pages. Index. Edited by Dr. Wilks and Dr. Daldy, with introductory essays to several of the papers. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, raised spine hubs and specially commissioned marbled end-papers by Richard J. Wolfe. Illustrated with seven full page plates, three of which are in color. This special limited edition was prepared from the first edition of 1868. First edition thus by the Classics of Medicine Library. The essays compiled herein represent the pioneering medical work performed by Dr. Addison at Guy’s Hospital and include critical studies on adrenal disease (Addison’s disease), anemia,, tuberculosis and his famous work on the suprarenal capsules. No previous ownership marks, no book-plate. A clean, square, fresh and unmarked copy, like new.