Medicina e salute

The Number of the Blind and the Protection of the Eyes in Different Countries

1937 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.90 | $99.08 | ¥15,822)

Paris, International Association for Prevention of Blindness, 1937. Brochure/Pamphlet. A very scarce pamphlet exploring the causes and number of the blind in different countries. A very scarce report from the International Association for Prevention of Blindness exploring the ...

Pharmacopoeia of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Anonymous · 1912 · Rooke Books

£165.00 (€197.78 | $217.98 | ¥34,808)

Sydney, Angus and Robertson, 1912 . Cloth. A very scarce early twentieth century pharmacopoeia produced by Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred teaching hospital. With the inscription of Dr. Ralph Hyde, dated 1914, to the front free endpaper. Hyde's handwritten notes are fe...

Answers to the Various Objections Against Acupressure or the Temporary Metallic Compression of Arteries

Dr. James Young Simpson · 1864 · Rooke Books

£165.00 (€197.78 | $217.98 | ¥34,808)

[Edinburgh], [Black], 1864. Brochure/Pamphlet. A scarce pamphlet by Dr. James Young Simpson defending the practice of acupressure, signed by the author. Signed by the author to the head of the title, 'With the Author's compliments&apos.A scarce pamphlet by James Youn...

Blood Transfusion

Geoffrey Keynes [editor] · 1949 · Rooke Books

£290.00 (€347.61 | $383.11 | ¥61,177)

Bristol, John Wright & Sons, 1949. Cloth. An interesting volume detailing the history of blood transfusions, in the original dust wrapper. A volume exploring the history of blood transfusions, with various contributors and edited by Geoffrey Keynes. This volume delves into bl...

Of Wounds, of Gun-Shot Wounds, of Fractures and Luxations

Richard Wiseman; John Kirkup · 1977 · Rooke Books

£98.00 (€117.47 | $129.46 | ¥20,674)

Bath, Kingsmead, 1977. Cloth. Facsimile edition of three treatises giving insights into 17th century surgery, with an inscription from the editor. Presentation copy signed by the editor. A facsimile of Books V, VI, and VII from Richard Wiseman's 'Severall Chirurgcall...

Club-Foot: Its Causes, Pathology, and Treatment

William Adams · 1873 · Rooke Books

£195.00 (€233.74 | $257.61 | ¥41,137)

London, J. & A. Churchill, 1873. Leather. The scarce second edition of William Adams's important study of club-foot, illustrated throughout and with a further six chromolithograph plates. The scarce second edition of William Adams's informative study of the causes an...

Ophthalmology British Manufactures Only with Price List Current with Ophthalmology Supplement 1953

Down Bros. and Mayer & Phelps, LTD · 1952 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.83 | $165.13 | ¥26,370)

London , Down Bros. and Mayer & Phelps, LTD, 1952-1953. Cloth. A bright illustrated copy of this catalogue of hospital equipment from 1952. A smart copy of the price list and trade catalogue of hospital supplies and equipment from 1952 of Down Bros. and Mayer & Phelps, LTD. Th...

Recueil de Rapports Sur Les Progres Des Sciences Et Des Lettres En France, Rapport Sur Les Progres de la Chirurgie

MM. Denonvilliers; Nelaton; Velpeau; Felix Guyon, Leon Labbe · 1867 · Rooke Books

£245.00 (€293.67 | $323.66 | ¥51,684)

Paris, L'Imprimerie Imperiale, 1867. First edition. Leather. A fascinating collection of reports on French science and surgery, in the original French and in its first edition. A French collection of reports on the progress of science and letters in France and a report on...

British Military and Naval Medicine 1600-1830

Geoffrey L. Hudson [ed.] · 2007 · Rooke Books

£98.00 (€117.47 | $129.46 | ¥20,674)

Amsterdam - New York, Editions Rodopi, 2007. First edition. Hardback. Lovely first edition of this scarce book concerning British military and naval medicine from 1600 to 1830. Edited by Geoffrey l. Hudson. Scarce first edition of this work. From 'The Wellcome Series in t...

A Complete Treatise of Land Surveying, by the Chain, Cross, and Offset Staffs Only

William Davis · 1798 · Rooke Books

£340.00 (€407.54 | $449.16 | ¥71,725)

London, Faulder; Elmsley; Egerton's MIlitary Library; et al, 1798. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this very scarce treatise on land surveying by William Davis, complete with folding plates. The very scarce first edition of this work.ESTC citation number T11423...

The Life of George Stephenson, Railway Engineer

Samuel Smiles · 1857 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.91 | $85.87 | ¥13,712)

London, John Murray, 1857 . Leather. The fourth revised edition of Samuel Smiles' biography of George Stephenson. The fourth revised edition in half calf binding on cloth boards of The Life of George Stephenson, Railway Engineer by Samuel Smiles.Biography of George Steph...

St. George&Apos;S Hospital Reports

John W. Ogle; Timothy Holmes · 1866 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.83 | $165.13 | ¥26,370)

London, John Churchill and Sons , 1866. First edition. Cloth. St. George's Hospital illustrated reports for the year 1866, a bright copy of this very scarce volume. The first edition of this work. A very scarce volume. St. George's Hospital reports for 1866, first vo...

On the Parasitic Affections of the Skin

Thomas McCall Anderson · 1861 · Rooke Books

£170.00 (€203.77 | $224.58 | ¥35,863)

London, John Churchill, 1861 . First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition medical study of parasitic skin conditions, from the founder of the Glasgow Hospital and Dispensary for Diseases of the Skin. The first edition of this scarce medical study of parasitic infections of t...

Foot-Prints of the Creator: Or, the Asterolepsis of Stromness

Hugh Miller · 1851 · Rooke Books

£120.00 (€143.84 | $158.53 | ¥25,315)

Edinburgh, Johnstone and Hunter, 1851. Cloth. A smart fourth edition of Hugh Miller's geological work, illustrated with vignettes throughout. Written by Hugh Miller, a prominent Scottish geologist.This work first appeared in 1850, with this being the fourth edition. Illu...

The History, Antiquities, & Geology, of Bacton, in Norfolk

Charles Green · 1842 · Rooke Books

£95.00 (€113.87 | $125.50 | ¥20,041)

Norwich, Josiah Fletcher, 1842 . First edition. Cloth. The very scarce first edition of this study of the geological history of Bacton, featuring illustrations of dinosaur fossils found in the region. The very scarce first edition of Burgh Castle rector Charles Green's st...

Report from the Select Committee on Medical Education

1834 · Rooke Books

£220.00 (€263.70 | $290.63 | ¥46,411)

Not Stated, The House of Commons, 1834. Cloth. A two volume record of minutes taken regarding medical education for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. Containing the minutes of evidence from a report on medical education. Part I entails the Royal College of Physicia...

Examen Critique de la Doctrine Et Des Procedes Du Cen Sacombe, Dans L&Apos;Art Des Accouchements, Ou Sacombe En Contradiction Avec Les Autres Accoucheurs, Aved la Physicque, Aved la Geometrie, Et Avec Lui-Meme; Ouvrage Termine Par Une Description de L&Apos;Hospice Et de L&Apos;Ecole Pratique D&Apos;Accouchement de Copenhague, Et. Avex Beaucoup de Detaiales Interessants

J. B. Demangeon · 1799 · Rooke Books

£395.00 (€473.46 | $521.82 | ¥83,328)

Paris, J. J. Fuchs, 1799. First edition. Leather. A very scarce first edition French work by Demangeon attacking the medical practices and beliefs of Jean Francois Sacombe. A very scarce first edition of this work.In the original French.A critical examination of the doctrines ...

A Practical Treatise on Uterine Hemorrhage, in Connexion with Pregnancy and Parturition

John T. Ingleby · 1832 · Rooke Books

£195.00 (€233.74 | $257.61 | ¥41,137)

London, Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman, 1832. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition of this important nineteenth century treatise on pregnancy, childbirth, and uterine hemorrhage, illustrated with a frontispiece. The very scarce first edition of thi...

Medical Essays and Observations Revised and Published by a Society in Edinburgh Volumes I and II

Various · 1733 · Rooke Books

£1,200.00 (€1,438.37 | $1,585.27 | ¥253,148)

London, T. and W. Ruddimans, 1733-37. Leather. Uniformly bound, early editions of these collections of medical treatises published by the Philosophical Society of Edinburgh during the early 18th century. Very scarce works. Presenting these very scarce works, two volumes of col...

Elements of the Theory and Practice of Physic; Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Physic

George Gregory; Nathaniel Potter [ed.]; S. Colhoun [ed.] · 1826 · Rooke Books

£155.00 (€185.79 | $204.76 | ¥32,698)

Philadelphia, Towar and Hogan, 1826-1831. Leather. Physician George Gregory's detailed two volume study of medical ailments, diseases, cures and treatments. English physician George Gregory's extensive two volume study of nineteenth century medicine and ailments. Wit...