Orthopaedics from Sylco bvba livres anciens - antiquarian books

Paris,: C. Naud,, 1903.. [iv], 3209, [iii] pp. Royal 8vo (15.5 x 23.5 cm.). Original printed wrappers, uncut. Richly illustrated with 262 line drawings and photographs of which 209 on 50 plates. ¶ Good copy of the best French work on the subject those days. Detailed description and photographs. The work is concluded with a bibliography and an extensive… Read more about this item

Te Utrecht,: C. van der Post,, 1863.. 40 pp. 8vo. Original printed wrappers (dammaged & stained), uncut. With 65 wood engravings in the text. ¶ A rare monograph on the foot, its covering, and shoe-induced deformities. With a historical introduction. Nicely illustrated with shoes from all ages. -- (Edges slightly frayed).

Paris,: F. Buisson,, An XIII - 1804.. [iv], 336, [iv] pp.8vo (13,5 x 20,2 cm.). Contemporary half basane, spine gilt lettered on red morocco label, richly gilt decorated in the typical style (Empire) from the period; marbled boards (slightly discoloured). With 8 very fine engraved copperplates by Adam after Scarpa's drawings. ¶ First edition of this collection. The second… Read more about this item

19.5 x 29.3 cm. Partly coloured. An excellent drawing (from anatomical point of view), showing the Tibia and toes in a kind of metal splint. -- (Waterstained and slightly browned).