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THOMAS, Hugh Owen (1834-1891). Diseases of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle Joints and their treatment, by a new and efficient Method. Liverpool: T. Dobb, [1875].
8o (215 x 133 mm). 17 lithographed plates by J. Lewis. Original blind-stamped and gilt lettered cloth (some fading to spine).
FIRST EDITION. "Thomas was an eccentric but very successful Liverpool surgeon descended from a line of successful but unscientifically trained bonesetters... At least three of the basic scientific precepts of fracture therapy are due to Thomas..." (Norman). RARE. Garrison-Morton 4340; Norman 2067.
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FIRST EDITION. "Thomas was an eccentric but very successful Liverpool surgeon descended from a line of successful but unscientifically trained bonesetters... At least three of the basic scientific precepts of fracture therapy are due to Thomas..." (Norman). RARE. Garrison-Morton 4340; Norman 2067.