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    25 February 1998

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    Lot 3

    ALBINUS, BERNARD SIEGFRIED. Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani. Leiden, 1747. 35 engraved plates (first 11 plates with key plates). Large folio, contemporary half calf and boards, defective -- another set of 11 engraved plates and 11 key plates, dated in plate margin London, 1747-48. Large folio, contemporary half calf and boards, binding defective; plates with minor wear, dust-soiling to text. Norman 29; Garrison-Morton 399. Sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return. (2)

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    USD 3,220

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    USD 2,000 - USD 3,000

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    ALBINUS, BERNARD SIEGFRIED. Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani. Leiden, 1747. 35 engraved plates (first 11 plates with key plates). Large folio, contemporary half calf and boards, defective -- another set of 11 engraved plates and 11 key plates, dated in plate margin London, 1747-48. Large folio, contemporary half calf and boards, binding defective; plates with minor wear, dust-soiling to text. Norman 29; Garrison-Morton 399. Sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return. (2)

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