Josep Trueta; Alfred E. Barclay; Kenneth J. Franklin; Peter M. Daniel; Marjorie M. L. Prichard — Studies of the Renal Circulation

Oxford, Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1947. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this fascinating medical study of renal circulation; copiously illustrated throughout and in the publisher's original price-clipped dustwrapper. Featuring the following ink inscription to the half title page with "To Diana, A Small Offering from Peter, July 1947" which is assumed to be by Peter Daniel, one of the contributors. "THis is the fuller account, promised in The Lancet of August 17, 1946, of the authors' discoveries, together with relevant anatomical data, explanations of various pathological findings, and a contribution to ideas on hypertension. The book is profusely illustrated, and interest anatomists, physiologists, pathologists, radiologists and clinicians." from the dust jacket. In a full cloth binding with gilt title to spine and original price-clipped dustwrapper. The binding is tight and firm and both covers are firmly attached. There is some very mild wear to the extremities including some slight bumping tot he corners and top and tail of the spine. The dust jacket has some handling marks and is worn to the edges. The spine is sunned and is torn slightly at the bottom and is torn and becoming detached at the top. It has been price clipped. Internally the book is clean and bright throughout apart from the very occasional mild spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Unnamed. Very Good Indeed/Good.