![VICQ D'AZYR, Félix (1748-1794). Traité d'anatomie et de physiologie, avec des planches coloriées représentant au naturel les divers organes de l'homme et des animaux... Tome premier [all published]. Paris: Francois Ambroise Didot l'aîné, 1786.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2018/CKS/2018_CKS_16019_0273_000(vicq_dazyr_felix_traite_danatomie_et_de_physiologie_avec_des_planches082839).jpg?w=1)
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VICQ D'AZYR, Félix (1748-1794). Traité d'anatomie et de physiologie, avec des planches coloriées représentant au naturel les divers organes de l'homme et des animaux... Tome premier [all published]. Paris: Francois Ambroise Didot l'aîné, 1786.
First edition of 'the most accurate neuroanatomical work produced before the advent of microscopic staining techniques' (Garrison-Morton). The interest of the present work, projected as a multi-volume study of human anatomy and physiology but never finished, lies in its intelligent utilization of the new print-making technique of aquatint for the purpose of accurate anatomical illustration. Vicq d'Azyr had commenced publication of the work in parts, undoubtedly at his own expense. The Revolution prevented its completion, and, since the instructions for binding the work were probably never issued, copies differ in the order in which they are bound. Garrison-Morton 401.2; Heirs of Hippocrates 1073; Norman 2150.
Folio (470 x 325mm). Half-title, engraved title vignette, 69 engraved plates by and after Angelique Briceau, including 34 aquatints, some with stipple engraving, printed in two or more colours and representing the same figures as the line engravings (lacking frontispiece, occasional light toning and spotting). Contemporary half roan, morocco title label (reinforced with two roan strips on spine, somewhat worn). Provenance: G.S. Dieterici (doctor in medicine and surgery; bookplate) – Dr A. Asenjo (ownership inscription dated 1947).
First edition of 'the most accurate neuroanatomical work produced before the advent of microscopic staining techniques' (Garrison-Morton). The interest of the present work, projected as a multi-volume study of human anatomy and physiology but never finished, lies in its intelligent utilization of the new print-making technique of aquatint for the purpose of accurate anatomical illustration. Vicq d'Azyr had commenced publication of the work in parts, undoubtedly at his own expense. The Revolution prevented its completion, and, since the instructions for binding the work were probably never issued, copies differ in the order in which they are bound. Garrison-Morton 401.2; Heirs of Hippocrates 1073; Norman 2150.
Folio (470 x 325mm). Half-title, engraved title vignette, 69 engraved plates by and after Angelique Briceau, including 34 aquatints, some with stipple engraving, printed in two or more colours and representing the same figures as the line engravings (lacking frontispiece, occasional light toning and spotting). Contemporary half roan, morocco title label (reinforced with two roan strips on spine, somewhat worn). Provenance: G.S. Dieterici (doctor in medicine and surgery; bookplate) – Dr A. Asenjo (ownership inscription dated 1947).
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