THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL SCIENCES, Volumes XXXVII and XXXVIII, 1836 and 1837
[Philadelphia]: [Lea Brothers], [1836-1837]. First Edition Small quarto (5-3/4" x 9-1/2") bound in original paper-backed boards with printed paper spine label. 556, [8] ads. Half titles present but no title pages, likely as issued. Illustrated with two plates, both colored and a text engraving. This early American medical periodical includes articles by a number of physicians listed in Garrison. Some include "Remarks on the Chronic Fluxes of the Bowels" by N. Chapman (Garrison, p. 443); "Case of Cancer in the Throat, operation and recovery" by J. Mason Warren (Garrison p. 503). Also articles on the mortality rate in New York, Spina Bifida, Typhus fever, the retention of the placenta, and "Topographical and Medical Sketches of Mobile [Alabama] for the year 1835." Much more including reviews and bibliographical notices. Helpful index at the end. The ad at the very end is for Washington Irving's Astoria and includes the introduction and table of contents for the book. Nineteenth century bookplate of Dr. Benj. Cory on the front pastedown. Moderate edgewear. Very Good, uncut, partly unopened, clean copy in original state boards (Item ID: 011668)
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