Menders of the maimed; the anatomical & physiological principles underlying the treatment of injuries to muscles, nerves, bones, & joints.
by KEITH, Sir Arthur (1866-1955)
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Philadelphia:: J. B. Lippincott, n.d.. 8vo. xii, 335 pp. Frontis. port. of John Hunter, figs., index. Green buckram, gilt spine, dust-jacket. Bookplate of Raymond M. Wallerius, M. D. Very good. LIMITED EDITION of 1,500 numbered copies. This important history of orthopedic surgery "gives details of the work of John Hunter, John Hilton, Hugh Owen Thomas, Little, Stromeyer, Marshall Hall, Arbuthnot Lane, Syme, Julius Wolff, etc., in the development of modern orthopaedics." Garrison and Morton 4479.
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- Bookseller
- Jeff Weber Rare Books (CH)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- M8529
- Title
- Menders of the maimed; the anatomical & physiological principles underlying the treatment of injuries to muscles, nerves, bones, & joints.
- Author
- KEITH, Sir Arthur (1866-1955)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. B. Lippincott, n.d.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia:
- Keywords
- Medical History
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