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CHESELDEN, William (1688-1752). The Anatomy of the Humane Body. -- Syllabus, sive index humani corporis partium anatomocus... London: N. Cliff and D. Jackson, 1713.
2 parts in one volume, 8o (198 x 127 mm). 23 engraved plates, including 2 folding plates. Contemporary panelled calf (joints cracked).
FIRST EDITION. "Cheselden began a new era in the history of surgery by introducing the formal and regular teaching of anatomy as a prerequiste to surgical practice" (Norman). The above work went through 13 editions and became a standard textbook. Garrison-Morton 390; Heirs of Hippocrates 810; Norman 464; Wellcome II, p. 335.
2 parts in one volume, 8o (198 x 127 mm). 23 engraved plates, including 2 folding plates. Contemporary panelled calf (joints cracked).
FIRST EDITION. "Cheselden began a new era in the history of surgery by introducing the formal and regular teaching of anatomy as a prerequiste to surgical practice" (Norman). The above work went through 13 editions and became a standard textbook. Garrison-Morton 390; Heirs of Hippocrates 810; Norman 464; Wellcome II, p. 335.