Cordy Jeaffreson, Book About Doctors, 1861, 1st US Edition
"A Book About Doctors" by J. Cordy Jeaffreson, First American Edition Reprinted from the English Edition published by Rudd & Carleton, New York, mdccclxi (1861), with a frontispiece "The Undertaker’s Arms" by William Hogarth, copyright Rudd & Carleton, 1861.
Marbled hard boards, leather spine and corners [some wear and rounded corners, leather creases between spine and boards, the labels on spine are damaged [see photos]; 5.1/4" x 7.3/4"; dark-brown endpapers are glued together [see photo]; inscription on the first blank page ["E.A. Pond From J. Edwards Clark. Oct 1861." and "Mrs. Abbot S. Pond"]; 488 pages + two-page explanation of the frontispiece by Hogarth + 2-page publisher's list of books, red page edges, good / very good condition.
The history of doctors and the medical profession in England. Including chapters on Sir Thomas Browne, Sir Hans Sloane, quacks, John Radcliffe, bleeding, female medical professionals, country medical men, and more.
"If you are interested in Medicine or 16th and 17th century Britain, you should find this a valuable insight. The book is anecdotal and the selection of subjects seems eccentric, but I cannot think of where you would otherwise encounter this material." [a private review]
John Cordy Jeaffreson (1831-1901) was an English novelist and author of popular non-fiction. He also spent periods teaching and as an inspector of historical documents.
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"A Book About Doctors" by J. Cordy Jeaffreson, First American Edition Reprinted from the English Edition published by Rudd & Carleton, New York, mdccclxi (1861), with a frontispiece "The Undertaker’s Arms" by William Hogarth, copyright Rudd & Carleton, 1861.
Marbled hard boards, leather spine and corners [some wear and rounded corners, leather creases between spine and boards, the labels on spine are damaged [see photos]; 5.1/4" x 7.3/4"; dark-brown endpapers are glued together [see photo]; inscription on the first blank page ["E.A. Pond From J. Edwards Clark. Oct 1861." and "Mrs. Abbot S. Pond"]; 488 pages + two-page explanation of the frontispiece by Hogarth + 2-page publisher's list of books, red page edges, good / very good condition.
The history of doctors and the medical profession in England. Including chapters on Sir Thomas Browne, Sir Hans Sloane, quacks, John Radcliffe, bleeding, female medical professionals, country medical men, and more.
"If you are interested in Medicine or 16th and 17th century Britain, you should find this a valuable insight. The book is anecdotal and the selection of subjects seems eccentric, but I cannot think of where you would otherwise encounter this material." [a private review]
John Cordy Jeaffreson (1831-1901) was an English novelist and author of popular non-fiction. He also spent periods teaching and as an inspector of historical documents.
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Country restrictions may apply - the lesser expansive Priority shipping may not be available to all countries.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $18.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $32.50
World: Priority (c 2-8 weeks) ------- $44.50
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