Opuscula Miscellanea Quorum Non pauca nunc primum prodeunt, tres in partes divisa.
by Giovanni Battista Morgagni
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- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/N
- Seller
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Birsay, Orkney, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Venetiis: Ex Typographia Remondiniana , 1763 A good copy in full vellum. Lacks the frontispiece portrait but is otherwise complete. Giovanni Battista Morgagni was an Italian anatomist who was Professor of Anatomy at the University of Padua. He maintained his practice in pathology and through his clinical observation of precise detail and his methodical rigour, he has been termed the 'father of modern anatomical pathology'. His major work - Adversaria Anatomica - established his reputation in the field. This is a collection of his minor works including on the death of Cleopatra, and on gallstones. The vellum is yellowed, with browning at the edges and corners and the spine is darkened. There is particular wear to the spine joints at the top spine end with some splitting. There is some staining. Contents: title in red and black, which is also the title for part I; dedication; contents lists; text with half titles to each section 120pp - pars prima finis; title to Pars Altera in black; dedication; contents list; text 75pp - pars secunda finis; title Pars Tertia; quote; dedication and contents; text 84pp including errata - finis. Contents in good clean condition. There is some staining to upper page edges which is persistent to a greater or lesser extent through the book, and occasional marking to side margins. There is an occasional pin prick worm hole to the side margin. Occasional light spotting, where present generally to margins but there are some spotty pages in the third part.
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- Bookseller
- E C Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 032884
- Title
- Opuscula Miscellanea Quorum Non pauca nunc primum prodeunt, tres in partes divisa.
- Author
- Giovanni Battista Morgagni
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- N
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Ex Typographia Remondiniana
- Place of Publication
- Venetiis
- Date Published
- 1763
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- HISTORY; Herbals and early medicine;
- Size
- Folio - over 12 - 15" tall
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E C Books
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Birsay, Orkney
About E C Books
E C Books is a small online bookselling business, specialising in pre 20th century works:natural history, science, history, and travel, aiming for rarer and more unusual books. Our largest stock area is Natural History, where we have a good range of books from the 1700-1800's, many finely illustrated. Other areas include children's books, particularly late 1800's-early 1900's - again illustrated; and literature pre 1900.When you order books from us we ensure that they are properly packed to protect condition, and we always use recorded or 'signed for' postal services for more secure delivery. Please note that we have recently moved to the beautiful Orkney Islands, where we intend to open a bookshop over the next year. Because of our location we cannot guarantee 'next day' delivery but we will get your purchase to you as quickly and safely as we can.Please note that the buyer is responsible for the payment of any tax or duty on import.
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