LECTURES ON DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, Delivered at Guy's Hospital
by Wilks, Samuel, M.D., F.R.S
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Birmingham, AL: The Classics of Neurology and Neurosurgery Library / Gryphon Editions, 1988. viii, 472 pages. A facsimile reprint of the rare 1878 edition. Beautifully bound in gilt-decorated green 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 (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- LECTURES ON DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, Delivered at Guy's Hospital
- Author
- Wilks, Samuel, M.D., F.R.S
- 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
- 1988
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Bookseller catalogs
- Medicine;
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