WANGENSTEEN, OWEN H. — The Therapeutic Problem in Bowel Obstructions: A Physiological and Clinical Observation

Birmingham, AL: The Classics of Surgery Library, 1991. Limited Edition. First Printing. Leather. Limited Edition (this is number 2214 of 7500 copies). Full brown pigskin, spine in five compartments separated by raised bands, gilt lettering and decoration on spine, gilt borders and decoration on covers, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, silk ribbon marker bound in. Profusely illustrated with B&W photographs, drawings and charts. Dr. Owen H. Wangensteen (1898-1981) served as chairman of the University of Minnesota’s Surgery Department from 1930 until 1967. Fondly called “The Chief” by his colleagues, Wangensteen left a legacy of dedication as a clinical surgeon, prowess as a medical educator, and enthusiasm for original scientific investigation. Former owner's embossed leather bookplate on fep, otherwise in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, tight, square and clean. NEAR FINE.. The Classics of Surgery Library Series. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 360, (1) pp. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued .