Lot Essay
GM: "This elegantly illustrated anatomical atlas, is regarded as Scarpa's greatest work ... it includes the first proper delineation of the glossopharyngeal, vagus, hypoglossal, and cardiac nerves, and the first demonstration of cardiac innervation." Choulant/Frank: "Scarpa was one of the most excellent men of his day, inventive, and of untiring diligence. Finer anatomy, especially the anatomy of the nerves and operative surgery owes to him most vital advancements."