SWAN, Joseph (1791-1874). Plates of the Brain, in Explanation of the Physical Faculties of the Nervous System. London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1853.

Details
SWAN, Joseph (1791-1874). Plates of the Brain, in Explanation of the Physical Faculties of the Nervous System. London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1853.

4o (294 x 230 mm). 22 plates after L. Aldous and E. West (some foxing to a few plates, a few plates loose in textblock). Original green cloth (textblock detaching from covers, staining to covers); green cloth box.

FIRST EDITION. Joseph Swan, anatomist and surgeon of the Lincoln County Hospital, devoted his career to the study of neuro-anatomy. He was one of the first to study nerve regeneration and discovered the relation between the optic thalamus and opposite side sensation. In 1820, Swan was awarded in a Prize by the Royal College of Surgeons for his research on the nervous system.

[With:]

SWAN. A Demonstration of the Nerves of the Human Body. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1865.

2o (676 x 499 mm). 26 engraved plates, each accompanied by an outline engraving (plates stamp in blank margin). Modern half calf. Provenance: Newcastle Infirmary Medical Library (ink stamps on title and plates).

Later edition, of the most splendid atlas of neuroanatomy ever published in England. (2)

More from Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts Including Americana

View All
View All