From the Collection of the late Dr. Eugene H. Courtiss
DELPECH, Jacques Mathieu. Chirurgie clinique de Montpellier, ou Observations et Réflexions Tirées des Travaux de Chirurgie Clinique de cette école. Paris: Gabon, 1823-1828. 2 volumes, 4o. 36 engraved plates, 1 folding (some dark spotting to pls. XV-XVI and quire 3, Vol. I; pale dampstain to upper left corner of pls. XVII-XXVI; small repair to half-title, Vol. II; occasional light foxing). Modern russet morocco, gilt; uncut. FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST ACCOUNT OF RHINOPLASTY IN FRANCE. "Delpech performed the first of six cases of rhinoplasty by the Indian forehead flap method and one (unsuccessful) with a flap from the arm following von Graefe" (Garrison-Morton-Norman 5741.1). Waller 2346.
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DELPECH, Jacques Mathieu. Chirurgie clinique de Montpellier, ou Observations et Réflexions Tirées des Travaux de Chirurgie Clinique de cette école. Paris: Gabon, 1823-1828. 2 volumes, 4o. 36 engraved plates, 1 folding (some dark spotting to pls. XV-XVI and quire 3, Vol. I; pale dampstain to upper left corner of pls. XVII-XXVI; small repair to half-title, Vol. II; occasional light foxing). Modern russet morocco, gilt; uncut. FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST ACCOUNT OF RHINOPLASTY IN FRANCE. "Delpech performed the first of six cases of rhinoplasty by the Indian forehead flap method and one (unsuccessful) with a flap from the arm following von Graefe" (Garrison-Morton-Norman 5741.1). Waller 2346.