Birmingham, AL: The Classics of Medicine Library, 1988. Book. Near fine condition. Hardcover. First thus edition. Octavo (8vo). xix, 386 pages of text including a bibliography and an index. Hardcover aquamarine full leather binding with gilt lettering and decoration. All page edges gilt. A facsimile of the London 1908 First Edition. Illustrated with numerous graphs, in-text drawings, and five folding charts. No bookplate or previous owner's marks. Includes the publisher's pamphlet "Notes from the Editors.".

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Bookseller: Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA) (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003582
Title: DISEASES OF THE HEART.
Author: Mackenzie, James
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near fine condition
Edition: First thus edition
Publisher: The Classics of Medicine Library
Place of Publication: Birmingham, AL
Date Published: 1988
Size: Octavo (8vo)

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