Description

Hardcover, genuine deep blue top-grain cowhide binding with raised spine lettered in gold and gilt stamped cover design by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer in 22kt gold. Includes bound in silk ribbon marker, specially commissioned marbled end-papers designed by Richard J. Wolfe and all edges gilt. 344 and 64 pages respectively.. The Corvisart was prepared from the first English edition of 1812, while the Auenbrugger was prepared from the 1824 edition of “Original Cases with Dissections and Observations”, compiled by John Forbes. Special limited edition , first edition thus. Publisher’s personalized paper book-plate affixed to blank verso of front free end-paper indicating that this is copy 921. No previous ownership marks. A pristine and like new copy. As new.