Paris: Alcan, 1889. First edition. [6], 496pp. Front flyleaf inscribed: "A Monsieur le Dr. Ryam Hommage respectueux P. Janet." Quarter calf, marbled boards ca. 1889. Some foxing but very good. Garrison-Morton.com 4976.1: "Janet argued that 'hysterical symptoms are due to subconscious fixed ideas that have been isolated and usually forgotten... More about L'automatisme psychologique. Inscribed copy
1835. 3pp. Undated; written between 1832 and 1843 when Fairholme (1789-1846) was living in Ramsgate. Fairholme, a scriptural geologist, was the author of two works on geology: General View of the Geology of Scripture (1833) and New and Conclusive Physical Demonstrations both of the Fact and Period of the Mosaic... More about Autograph letter signed to Miss Murray
Cambridge: University Mathematical Laboratory, 1950. Wilkes, Maurice (1913-2010) et al. Report on the preparation of programmes for the EDSAC and the use of the library of subroutines. Dittoed document in two colors. [3], 40 [2], 26, 39, xi ff. 323 x 201 mm. N.p., September 1950. Original tan printed wrappers... More about Report on the preparation of programmes for the EDSAC and the use of the library of sub-routines
1855-69. [Taylor, Alfred Swaine (1806-80).] Three autograph letters signed to Taylor from British surgeon William Burke Ryan (1810-74), plus 3 sheets of Taylor’s autograph notes on a case of collapsed lung communicated to him by Burke Ryan, and a cutting from the Lancet (1855): 68-69 on a case of opium... More about Collection of 3 letters from Burke Ryan, 3pp. Taylor's notes and a cutting from the Lancet
1856-58. Wilks, Samuel (1824-1911). Two autograph letters signed to Alfred Swaine Taylor (1806-80), dated 5 April and 19 April 1858, plus autograph document signed titled “Poisoning by sulphuric acid.” 10pp. total. [London], 1856-1858. 181 x 112 mm. (letters); 326 x 202 mm. (document). Very good. Docketed by Taylor. From British... More about Two autograph letters signed to Alfred Swaine Taylor (1806-80), dated 5 April and 19 April 1858,...
Boston: 1846. Morton, William T. G. (1819-68). To surgeons and physicians. Single-sheet advertising circular. Boston, [November 1846]. Faint foxing but fine. Very Rare First Printing of the First Published Advertisement for Ether Anesthesia. “The first printed document on anesthesia issued and signed by Morton was a single-page folded sheet addressed... More about To surgeons and physicians. Broadsheet
1821. Ferrero, Giovanni Francesco (fl. 1820-60). Anatomia dal vero disegnata nel 1821 da Gio. Fran.co Ferrero [manuscript title in pencil on first leaf]. Manuscript sketchbook. 42 unnumbered leaves, all but 13 containing anatomical drawings, mostly in pencil and sanguine, on one or both sides. Anatomical watercolor pasted down on 8v... More about Anatomia dal vero disegnata nel 1821 da Gio. Fran.co Ferrero
1815. Spurzheim, Johann Gaspar (1776-1832). Autograph letter signed to Thomas Martineau Junior (1795-1824). 2pp. plus integral address leaf. London, 18 April 1815. Lacuna repaired where seal was broken (not affecting text), remains of mounting slip on address leaf, but very good. From J. G. Spurzheim, co-developer with Gall of the... More about Autograph letter signed to Thos. Martineau Jr
Goettingen: Vandenhoek, 1743-56. Haller, Albrecht von (1708-1777). Iconum anatomicarum quibus praecipuae partes corporis humani delineatae continentur. 8 facsicles in 1, folio. Variously paginated. 47 engraved plates (some folding). Göttingen: Abram Vandenhoeck [fascicles I-IV]; Widow of Abram Vandenhoeck [fascicles VI-VIII], 1743-1756. 470 x 290 mm. Contemporary gilt-bordered calf, rebacked with corners... More about Iconum anatomicarum. HFN copy
London: Robert Knaplock [etc.], 1724. Cowper, William (1666-1709). Myotomia reformata. . . . Folio. [12], lxxvii, 194pp. Fronts. & 66 magnificent plates (plus 1 outline plate), double-page engraved table, numerous fine head- & tailpieces, fascinating historiated initials with myological motifs, diagrams in text. London: Printed for Robert Knaplock, William &... More about Myotomia reformata
Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1925. Cushing, Harvey (1869-1939). The life of Sir William Osler. 2 vols. in 1. xiii, 685; x, 728pp. Frontispieces, 39 plates. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1925. 229 x 142 mm. Original maroon cloth, gilt-lettered spine, top edges gilt, extremities and corners worn. Light browning, but good to very... More about The life of Sir William Osler. India paper copy
Venice: 1555. [Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64).] Henerus, Renatus. Adversus Iacobi Sylvii depulsionum anatomicarum calumnias, pro Andrea Vesalio apologia . . . Small 8vo. [16], 134, [2]pp. Venice: N.p., 1555. 160 x 100 mm. Limp boards ca. 1555, front hinge cracking but sound. Minor staining, wormholes in upper margins (affecting headlines and... More about Adversus Iacobi Sylvii de pulsio num anatomicarum calumnias, pro Andrea Vesalio apologia
Montpellier: Apud Joannem Martel, 1698. Chirac, Pierre (1657-1732). De motu cordis adversaria analytica. 12mo. [16], 344, [2], 34pp. Folding engraved plate. Montpellier: Apud Joannem Martel, 1698. Calf, gilt spine ca. 1698, minor chipping to spine extremities, light wear. Minor toning but fine otherwise. First Edition of this rare pioneering experimental... More about De motu cordis adversaria analytica
Paris: apud Gasparum Meturas, 1648. Riolan, Jean (1577-1657). Encheiridium anatomicum, et pathologicum, in quo ex naturali constitutione partium, recessus à naturali statu demonstratur. 12mo. [28], 618, [14]pp. Paris: Apud Gasparum Meturas, 1648. 127 x 74 mm. Calf, gilt spine ca; 1648, hinges cracked but holding, spine extremities a bit chipped... More about Encheiridium anatomicum, et pathologicum, in quo ex naturali constitutione partium
Basel: J. Oporinus, 1555. Struthius, Josephus [Stru , Józef] (1510 – 1568/69). Sphygmicae artis iam mille ducentos annos perditae & desideratae libri V. 8vo. [16], 366, [16]pp. 2 folding tables, woodcut text illustrations. Basel: Oporinus, [1555]. 155 x 100 mm. Limp vellum ca. 1555, remains of leather ties, old paper... More about Sphygmicae artis iam mille ducentos annos perditae & desideratae libri V
Venice: Francesco Bariletti, 1603. Santorio, Santorio (1561-1636). Methodi vitandorum errorum omnium, qui in arte medica continunt libri quindecim. Folio. [6], 230, [16]ff. Venice: Francisco Bariletti, 1603. Vellum ca. 1603, lower quarter of vellum spine lacking; preserved in a cloth folding box. Mostly minor marginal worming (heavier at the end of... More about Methodum vitandorum errorum omnium, qui in arte medica contingunt libri quidecim
Venice: Heirs of L. Giunta, 1546. Fracastoro, Girolamo (1478-1553). De sympathia et antipathia rerum liber unus. De contagione et contagiosis morbis et curatione libri III. 4to. [4], 76, [4]ff. Venice: Heirs of Lucantonio Giunta (colophon), 1546. 210 x 155 mm. Vellum ca. 1546, rebacked, endpapers renewed; preserved in a cloth... More about De sympathia et antipathia rerum liber unus. De contagione et contagiosis morbis et curatione...
Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son, 1817. Gregory, John (1724-73). Lectures on the duties and qualifications of a physician. [2], vi, 5-232pp.; 24-page publisher’s catalogue in the front. Philadelphia: M. Carey & Con, 1817. 198 x 116 mm. Quarter calf, marbled boards in period style. Some browning and foxing as is... More about Lectures on the duties and qualifications of a physician. 1st American ed
London: W. Strahan & T. Cadell, 1770. Gregory, John (1724-73). Observations on the duties and offices of a physician; and on the method of prosecuting enquiries in philosophy. 8vo. viii, 182pp. London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, 1770. 206 x 128 mm. Full calf, gilt-ruled spine, leather label... More about Observations on the duties and offices of a physician; and on the method of prosecuting enquiries...
Berlin: Norddeutschen Buchdruckerei und Verlagsanstalt, 1881. Koch, Robert (1843-1910). Zur Untersuchung von pathologenen Organismen [front cover]. Offprint from Mittheilungen aus dem kaiserlichen Gesundheitsamte 1 (1881). Berlin: Norddeutschen Buchdruckerei und Verlagsanstalt, 1881. 48pp. 14 photographic plates. 300 x 220 mm. Original gray printed boards, black cloth spine, hinges cracked, becoming loose... More about Zur Untersuchung von pathogenen Organismen
Cambridge: MIT, 1951. Saxenian, Hrand (1924-2014). Report R-196. Programming for Whirlwind. Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. Mimeographed document. [1], 61, ix ff. 8 plates. Cambridge: Electronic Computer Division, Servomechanisms Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, June 11, 1951. 280 x 218 mm. Original soft-cover printed binder, labeled “Copy 30”... More about Report R-196. Programming for Whirlwind I. June 11, 1951
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1820. Baillio-Lamothe. Manuscript notebook recording Baillio-Lamothe’s field studies as an engineering student at the École des Mines (Paris). [2], 3-134, [18]pp., plus 5 loose sheets of notes, sketches, etc. in a pocket inside the back cover; lacking the first leaf [pp. 1-2]. Illustrated with numerous technical drawings of mining machinery... More about Carnet de voyage]. Manuscript
1842. Vignoles, Charles Blacker (1793-1875). Remarks upon the railway system of France. Manuscript document in a secretarial hand, signed by Vignoles on the last text leaf (f. 71). [2, blank], 71, [2, blank]ff. 4 Trafalgar Square, London, December 1842. 323 x 210 mm. Original plain wrappers, spine and corners chipped;... More about Remarks upon the railway system of France. Manuscript
New York: Colt, Burgess & Co., 1839. Delafield, John, Jr. (1812-66). An inquiry into the origins of the antiquities of America . . . with an appendix, containing notes, and “A view of the causes of the superiority of the men of the northern over those of the southern hemisphere,”... More about An inquiry into the origin of the antiquities of America. S. G. Morton's copy
