Description: Click here to see our other books! The Elements of Physiology Johann Friedrich Blumenbach; John Elliotson [trans.] 1828 Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green : London 9" by 6" xvi [1], 2-582pp SUMMARY A smart copy of the fourth edition of John Elliotson's very scarce English language translation of J. Fred. Blumenbach's detailed study of the physiology of the human body. Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The fourth edition of professor of medicine John Elliotson's very scarce English language translation of German physician, physiologist, and anthropologist Johann Friedrich Blumenbach's study of human physiology.Elliotson first translated the work in 1804, with this edition being translated from the Latin fourth edition of the work, and with copious further explanatory notes from Elliotson.Including chapters on taste, sight, 'the mental faculties', conception and pregnancy.With the bookplate of Caroline Lydia Rhodes to the front pastedown. CONDITION in a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards and gilt detailing to back strip. Significant losses to one spine label. Rubbing to back strip and joints, resulting in small losses to the leather. Bookplate to front pastedown. Rear hinge starting, with board holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Medical
Publisher: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green
Author: Johann Friedrich Blumenbach; John Elliotson [trans.]
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Medicine
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1828
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
