Vincenzo Lanza — Aforismi Di Clinica

Napoli, Dai Torchi de Gennaro Reale, 1814 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of this very scarce work by Italian physician, politician and professor Vincenzo Lanza. In the original Italian.The first edition of this very scarce work, published early in Lanza's career.Arranged in a series of lectures given to medical students, during which time he was establishing the first private clinic in a Neapolitan hospital, this work offers a fascinating insight into medicine in early nineteenth century medicine in Italy.With a detailed index to the rear.A very scarce medical guide. In a half morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Losses to perimeters of spine label, and to the paper at the board perimeters. Hinges strained. Rear hinge firmly held, with front hinge somewhat tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned, with spotting and handling works throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .