ELLIOTSON, John (1791-1868). Numerous cases of surgical operations without pain in the mesmeric state; with remarks. London: H. Bailire, 1843. 8o (222 x 143 mm). Original brown printed wrappers (repaired), modern cloth box. Provenance: Hinckley Mechanic's Institute (presentation inscription). FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY. Elliotson was one of the first to perform surgery on hypnotized patients in England. He was successful in many cases, but faced great suspicion and distrust, particularly from Thomas Wakley, editor of the Lancet. He was eventually forced out of the public positions he held, including that of professor at the University of London. A report on one of the first operations performed under mesmerism in England (SEE LOT XXX), and of the opposition that arose when this success was reported to the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society. Garrison-Morton 5650.2; Norman 702. -- Numerous cases of surgical operations without pain in the mesmeric state; with remarks. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard, 1843. 8o (228 x 148 mm). Disbound (minor foxing to title-page). FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. Norman 703. (2)

ELLIOTSON, John (1791-1868). Numerous cases of surgical operations without pain in the mesmeric state; with remarks. London: H. Bailire, 1843. 8o (222 x 143 mm). Original brown printed wrappers (repaired), modern cloth box. Provenance: Hinckley Mechanic's Institute (presentation inscription). FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY. Elliotson was one of the first to perform surgery on hypnotized patients in England. He was successful in many cases, but faced great suspicion and distrust, particularly from Thomas Wakley, editor of the Lancet. He was eventually forced out of the public positions he held, including that of professor at the University of London. A report on one of the first operations performed under mesmerism in England (SEE LOT XXX), and of the opposition that arose when this success was reported to the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society. Garrison-Morton 5650.2; Norman 702. -- Numerous cases of surgical operations without pain in the mesmeric state; with remarks. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard, 1843. 8o (228 x 148 mm). Disbound (minor foxing to title-page). FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. Norman 703. (2)

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ELLIOTSON, John (1791-1868). Numerous cases of surgical operations without pain in the mesmeric state; with remarks. London: H. Bailire, 1843. 8o (222 x 143 mm). Original brown printed wrappers (repaired), modern cloth box. Provenance: Hinckley Mechanic's Institute (presentation inscription). FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY. Elliotson was one of the first to perform surgery on hypnotized patients in England. He was successful in many cases, but faced great suspicion and distrust, particularly from Thomas Wakley, editor of the Lancet. He was eventually forced out of the public positions he held, including that of professor at the University of London. A report on one of the first operations performed under mesmerism in England (SEE LOT XXX), and of the opposition that arose when this success was reported to the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society. Garrison-Morton 5650.2; Norman 702. -- Numerous cases of surgical operations without pain in the mesmeric state; with remarks. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard, 1843. 8o (228 x 148 mm). Disbound (minor foxing to title-page). FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. Norman 703. (2)