[Rarebooks] FS: British Surgeon's Life, 2 vols, Fine Bindings, 1843

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Cooper, Bransby Blake. THE LIFE OF SIR ASTLEY COOPER, BART. Interspersed
with Sketches from His Note-books of Distinguished Contemporary Characters.
London: John W. Parker, 1843. First Edition. Two volumes. pp: xxiv, 445 +
viii, 480; engraved frontispiece in Volume I. Bound in full olive-dyed
calf, elaborately blind-stamped borders and corners, panelled spine with
gilt miter devices and leather labels, gilt-ruled boards with rosettes,
gilt view of cathedral stamped on all covers, marbled endpapers and edges.
8" x 5.25" Near Fine. Full Calf.
Sir Astley Paston Cooper, an English surgeon and anatomist, made important
contributions to the fields of otology, vascular surgery, the anatomy and
pathology of the mammary glands and testicles, and the pathology and
surgery of hernia. This readable account of his life, work and travels was
written by his nephew.   $100.00


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