EHRLICH, Paul (1854-1915) and Sahachiro HATA (1873-1938). Die experimentelle Chemotherapie der Spirillosen (Syphilis, Rückfallfieber, Hühnerspirillose, Frambösie). Berlin: Julius Springer, 1910. 8° (232 x 151mm). 5 photographic plates, 3 folding printed tables, 2 advertisement leaves at end. Original cloth (a little rubbed and soiled).
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EHRLICH, Paul (1854-1915) and Sahachiro HATA (1873-1938). Die experimentelle Chemotherapie der Spirillosen (Syphilis, Rückfallfieber, Hühnerspirillose, Frambösie). Berlin: Julius Springer, 1910. 8° (232 x 151mm). 5 photographic plates, 3 folding printed tables, 2 advertisement leaves at end. Original cloth (a little rubbed and soiled).

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EHRLICH, Paul (1854-1915) and Sahachiro HATA (1873-1938). Die experimentelle Chemotherapie der Spirillosen (Syphilis, Rückfallfieber, Hühnerspirillose, Frambösie). Berlin: Julius Springer, 1910. 8° (232 x 151mm). 5 photographic plates, 3 folding printed tables, 2 advertisement leaves at end. Original cloth (a little rubbed and soiled).

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