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WARREN, John Collins (1778-1841). "On an Operation for the Cure of Natural Fissure of the Soft Palate". In: The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, Vol. III, pp. 1-3. Philadelphia: Carey, Lea and Carey, 1828. 8o (210 x 135 mm). Engraved plate. Contemporary half calf, marbled boards (covers nearly detached, boards and extremities a little rubbed). FIRST EDITION. The first staphylorraphy in America. Warren was not aware of Roux's similar operations when he performed this one. Garrison-Morton-Norman 5742.