1751 JOHN BURTON MIDWIFERY BOOK + GEORGE STUBBS ENGRAVING PLATES OBGYN MEDICINE - $2,750 - (Ithaca, NY)
It is a pleasure to offer Original, 1751 First Edition of John Burton's An Essay Towards a Complete New System of Midwifry illustrated with 18 pull out Engraved plates by George Stubbs. Considered to be one of the most important treatises on childbirth with one of the first discussions of Caesarean sections, this edition is illustrated by 18 original engravings by George Stubbs, an important English nature artist. Following is some pertinent information: Author: John Burton Illustrator: George Stubbs Title: An Essay Towards a Complete New System of Midwifry, Theoretical and Practical. Together with the Descriptions, Causes, and Methods of Removing, or Relieving the Disorders peculiar to Pregnand and Lying-to Women, and New-born Infants. Publisher: James Hodges Place Published: London Date Published: 1761 Edition: First Edition Number of Pages: 415 Illustrations: Copper Engravings Size: Octavo (8 1/4 inches (~ 21cm) by 5 1/2 inches (~ 14cm)). Book Condition: Good+ : Clean, Firm, Complete and Intact with all 18 engraved George Stubbs plates present; rebound without blank pages in modern red leather; some darkening and dampstaining along the edges of the first front 10 and rear 3 pages, not affecting the text; Previous library stamp on the title page (please see pictures). Overall, this is an outstanding specimen of Rare and Important Medical Title. Bid with confidence. 14 days money back guarantee. Shipping discounts are given to multi-item purchases going to the same address. 8% Sales Tax for NY State residents. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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