Outlines of Midwifery, Developing its Principles and Practice; Intended as a Test Book for Students, and a Book of Reference for Junior Practitioners

Descripción

A very scarce and well regarded Regency guide to midwifery illustrated with twelve plates. The second edition of this very scarce work.Bound by J. Wooland.Illustrated with twelve plates.An authoritative guide to midwifery, written by the British accoucheur John Tricker Conquest.Looking into the anatomy and physiology of the uterus, natural labour, complex labours, diseases in the puerperal state, diseases of infancy and childhood, and more.This was an influential work when first published in 1820, being translated into many languages, and being much promoted in colonial India.Collated, all plates are present. Bound without the publisher's adverts. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spine and joints are a little faded. Lacking the spine label. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Loss of leather to the head of the rear board. A few minor marks to the boards. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page. Good.

N° de ref. del artículo 902P32

Contactar al vendedor

Denunciar este artículo

Detalles bibliográficos

Título

Outlines of Midwifery, Developing its Principles and Practice; Intended as a Test Book for Students, and a Book of Reference for Junior Practitioners

Editor

John Anderson, London

Fecha de publicación

1821

Encuadernación

Leather

Ilustrador

Not Stated

Estado

Good

Tipo de libro

book

Catálogos de vendedores

• Medicine