Title: Oeuvres Chirurgiques et Anatomiques, 1680. The Surgical and Anatomical Works of Barbette, with Two Detailed Engravings
Author: Paul Barbette
Publisher: A Lyon, Chez Iean Bapt. Guillimin
Condition: Very Good
A late 17th century edition of the Surgical and Anatomical Works of Paul Barbette, Doctor of Medicine, and formerly a renowned practitioner in Amsterdam. Adapted to the circulation of blood and other discoveries of modern times: with a Treatise on the Plague enriched with observations.
There are two full page engravings, depicting various surgeries and operations being carried out, including a plague victim being drained.
One finely bound volume in 12mo, (20)+554 [Actually 454]+(22) pages
This volume is in very good shape, with rubbing and wear to the binding. There is some foxing and soiling throughout.