ADDISON, William (1802-1881). Experimental and Practical Researches on Inflammation, and on the Origin and Nature of Tubercules of the Lungs. London: Churchill, 1843. 8o (226 x 141 mm). 5 plates by H. Adlard (minor foxing). Modern buckram, uncut. Provenance: John Dalrymple (1803-1852), ophthalmic surgeon (presentation inscription); William Derek Foster (1925-1981) pathologist (bookplate); Royal College of Pathologists (bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Addison made important observations on the blood corpuscules, gave the first description of leukocytosis, and was the first to observe diapedesis. "He is by some considered the world's first haematologist" (Garrison-Morton 3059). Norman 9. -- [Bound with:] The actual process of nutrition in the living structure demonstrated by the microscope and the renewal of the tissues and secretions, with the phenomena and products of inflammation, illustrated and established. London: Churchill, 1843. 8o (219 x 140 mm). 2 engraved plates by H. Adlard (minor soiling to text and plates). Uncut. FIRST EDITION, with 8pp. publisher's advertisements dated January 1844. -- [Bound with:] The actual process of nutrition and inflammation in the living structure demonstrated by the microscope. Part II. London: Churchill, 1845. 8o (223 x 140 mm). 2 engraved plates by Hullmandel and Walton, folding table. FIRST EDITION.

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ADDISON, William (1802-1881). Experimental and Practical Researches on Inflammation, and on the Origin and Nature of Tubercules of the Lungs. London: Churchill, 1843. 8^o (226 x 141 mm). 5 plates by H. Adlard (minor foxing). Modern buckram, uncut. Provenance: John Dalrymple (1803-1852), ophthalmic surgeon (presentation inscription); William Derek Foster (1925-1981) pathologist (bookplate); Royal College of Pathologists (bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Addison made important observations on the blood corpuscules, gave the first description of leukocytosis, and was the first to observe diapedesis. "He is by some considered the world's first haematologist" (Garrison-Morton 3059). Norman 9. -- [Bound with:] The actual process of nutrition in the living structure demonstrated by the microscope and the renewal of the tissues and secretions, with the phenomena and products of inflammation, illustrated and established. London: Churchill, 1843. 8^o (219 x 140 mm). 2 engraved plates by H. Adlard (minor soiling to text and plates). Uncut. FIRST EDITION, with 8pp. publisher's advertisements dated January 1844. -- [Bound with:] The actual process of nutrition and inflammation in the living structure demonstrated by the microscope. Part II. London: Churchill, 1845. 8^o (223 x 140 mm). 2 engraved plates by Hullmandel and Walton, folding table. FIRST EDITION.