Lot n° 88
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Palfin and Petit, Surgical Anatomy, 1753 - Lot 88
Palfin and Petit, Surgical Anatomy, 1753
A French work on anatomy and surgery titled *Surgical Anatomy, or an Accurate Description of the Parts of the Human Body*, published in Paris in 1753. The text, based on Jean Palfin’s work and revised by Antoine Petit, is intended for the teaching of anatomy and the practice of surgery. This first volume is illustrated with numerous engraved plates, including several fold-out plates, depicting, in particular, surgical instruments, the skeleton, the skull, and various anatomical structures. Original leather binding with a spine decorated with gilded compartments. This copy shows significant wear on the binding, including missing sections, scuffs, and damage, as well as stains and signs of wear on the pages, while the engraved plates remain clearly legible.
Details: Author: Jean Palfin, Revised by: Antoine Petit, Title: Surgical Anatomy, Date: 1753, Place of Publication: Paris, Publisher: Veuve Cavelier Fils, Volume: first, Language: French, Binding: leather, Illustrations: numerous engraved anatomical plates, including several fold-out plates, Dimensions: 20.5 x 13 cm, Condition: binding heavily worn with missing sections and scuffing; stains and signs of wear on the pages; plates preserved.
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