THE ANATOMY OF THE BRAIN, WITH A GENERAL VIEW OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
by Spurzheim, G., M.D. (translated by R. Willis)
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Birmingham, AL: The Classics of Neurology and Neurosurgery Library / Gryphon Editions, 1989. xxiv, 234 pages + 11 plates. A facsimile reprint of the rare 1826 edition, including the original illustrations. Johann Gaspar Spurzheim (1776-1832) was a German physician who is best known as a popularizer of phrenology. Beautifully bound in gilt-decorated blue leather; all edges gilt; marbled endpapers. Black leather bookplate on front pastedown endpaper has the subscriber's name engraved and indicates that this volume is #645 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies. The book is in as-new condition. Laid in is a pamphlet of notes from the editors of "The Classics of Neurology & Neurosurgery Library" series.. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
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- Tennyson Williams, Books and Fine Art
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- Title
- THE ANATOMY OF THE BRAIN, WITH A GENERAL VIEW OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
- Author
- Spurzheim, G., M.D. (translated by R. Willis)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- The Classics of Neurology and Neurosurgery Library / Gryphon Editions
- Place of Publication
- Birmingham, AL
- Date Published
- 1989
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
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- Medicine;
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