SCARPA, Antonio (1747-1832). Tabulae neurologicae ad illustrandam historiam anatomicam cardiacorum nervorum, noni nervorum cerebri, Pavia: B. Comini, 1794, large 2°, FIRST EDITION, 7 life-size engraved plates by F. Anderloni after Scarpa, 7 outline plates (first leaf with old repair to one corner, title with minor damage to imprint, first leaf, title and verso of final plate dust-soiled, final leaf creased, marginal dust-soiling to a few plates), later cloth (soiled). [Blake p. 404; Choulant/Frank p. 299; GM 1253; Norman 1897; Waller 8545]. Provenance: (?) Rodgers (faint ownership inscription on half title and title dated 1818); JCL

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SCARPA, Antonio (1747-1832). Tabulae neurologicae ad illustrandam historiam anatomicam cardiacorum nervorum, noni nervorum cerebri, Pavia: B. Comini, 1794, large 2°, FIRST EDITION, 7 life-size engraved plates by F. Anderloni after Scarpa, 7 outline plates (first leaf with old repair to one corner, title with minor damage to imprint, first leaf, title and verso of final plate dust-soiled, final leaf creased, marginal dust-soiling to a few plates), later cloth (soiled). [Blake p. 404; Choulant/Frank p. 299; GM 1253; Norman 1897; Waller 8545]. Provenance: (?) Rodgers (faint ownership inscription on half title and title dated 1818); JCL

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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."

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