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BELL, John (1763-1820). The Principles of Surgery. Edinburgh: for T. Cadell & W. Davies, T.N. Longman & O. Rees [Vol. I], London: Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, T. Cadell and W. Davies, [Vols. II-III], 1801-1808.
3 volumes bound in 4, 4o (304 x 246 mm). 87 engraved plates, (including 12 hand-colored) and numerous engraved illustrations in text (light browning). Contemporary blue boards, rebacked (light marginal wear); each volume in quarter morocco folding case.
FIRST EDITION. "John Bell, the Scottish anatomist and brother of Charles Bell, is regarded as a founder of surgical anatomy. He was first to ligate the gluteal artery and tied the common carotid and internal iliac. His illustrations were his own work, and were of a high standard" (Garrison-Morton 5581). Wellcome II, 135; Norman 177. (4)
3 volumes bound in 4, 4
FIRST EDITION. "John Bell, the Scottish anatomist and brother of Charles Bell, is regarded as a founder of surgical anatomy. He was first to ligate the gluteal artery and tied the common carotid and internal iliac. His illustrations were his own work, and were of a high standard" (Garrison-Morton 5581). Wellcome II, 135; Norman 177. (4)