Description

Hardcover, deep blue leather with raised spine stamped in gold and cover stampings and design by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer. All edges gilt. Bound in ribbon marker and marbled end-papers. Full half-title reads: “[Statical essays, containing haemastaticks,] or, An account of some hydraulick and hydrostatical experiments made on the blood and blood vessels of animals: also an account of some experiments on stones in the kidneys and bladder: with an enquiry into the nature of those anomalous concretions: to which is added, an appendix, containing observations and experiments relating to several subjects in the first volume, the greater part of which were read at several meetings before the Royal Society: with an index to both volumes.” Special edition published for The Classics of Medicine Library, 1999, of the work originally published in 1733. Small, explanatory pamphlet (Notes from the Editors) laid-n loose along with a second unused book-plate from original subscriber. Second book-plate affixed to verso of front free end-paper. A quality limited edition facsimile of this early treatise on blood pressure, blood pressure determination and blood flow velocity, being copy number 921 as indicated on affixed book-plate. No other previous ownership marks. A clean, fresh unmarked and like new copy. As new.