1823 Astley Cooper Medicine & Surgery Orthopedic Joint Dislocations Fractures

1823 Astley Cooper Medicine & Surgery Orthopedic Joint Dislocations Fractures

A rare 1823 British edition of Sir Astley Cooper’s famous dissertation on joint dislocations and fractures. Cooper was an important English surgeon who made contributions to the medical field covering anatomy, pathology, and breakthroughs in surgery. This book, “Treatise on Dislocations and Fractures” was written in 1822 and covered bone and joint breaks for each part of the body. It includes nearly 30 incredible engravings depicting human anatomy, surgeries, and injury repairs.

According to the Heirs of Hippocrates,

“This comprehensive treatise…enjoyed a popular reputation, passing through nine British and two American editions.” (HoH 741)

Item number: #25910

Price: $750

COOPER, Astley

A treatise on dislocations and fractures of the joints

London: published by Messrs, Longman, Hurst, Rees…, 1823.

Details:

• Collation:
  • [viii], [2], 592, [4], [44]
  • 31 engraved plates (of 30 – plates 10-12 each appear twice)
    • Wanting plates 1, 9
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight & secure
  • Size: ~12in X 9.5in (31cm x 24.5cm)

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