Johann Friedrich Blumenbach; John Elliotson [trans.] — The Elements of Physiology

London, Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, 1828 . Cloth. A smart copy of the fourth edition of John Elliotson's very scarce English language translation of J. Fred. Blumenbach's detailed study of the physiology of the human body. The fourth edition of professor of medicine John Elliotson's very scarce English language translation of German physician, physiologist, and anthropologist Johann Friedrich Blumenbach's study of human physiology.Elliotson first translated the work in 1804, with this edition being translated from the Latin fourth edition of the work, and with copious further explanatory notes from Elliotson.Including chapters on taste, sight, 'the mental faculties', conception and pregnancy.With the bookplate of Caroline Lydia Rhodes to the front pastedown. in a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards and gilt detailing to back strip. Significant losses to one spine label. Rubbing to back strip and joints, resulting in small losses to the leather. Bookplate to front pastedown. Rear hinge starting, with board holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good . Ill.: None. Good .