Birmingham, Alabama: The Classics of Neurology and Neurosurgery Library / Gryphon Editions, 1987. 36 pages, +xxix appendix. Facsimile reprint of rare 1811 edition. Beautifully bound in 22 karat gold gilt-decorated light brown 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 (with just a hint of rubbing to bottom edges of cover).. First Edition Thus. Hard Cover. Collectible-Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

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Bookseller: Tennyson Williams, Books and Fine Art (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: H1428
Title: IDEA OF A NEW ANATOMY OF THE BRAIN
Author: Bell, Charles
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Collectible-Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition Thus
Publisher: The Classics of Neurology and Neurosurgery Library / Gryphon Editions
Place of Publication: Birmingham, Alabama
Date Published: 1987
Size: 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Leather Medicine
Bookseller catalogs: Medicine;

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