Medicina e salute

A. L Mid-Summer Symposium Antibacterials in Nutrition Methods of Evaluation Safety Considerations and Modes of Action

G D Rosen · 1980 · Rooke Books

£250.00 (€299.66 | $330.27 | ¥52,739)

Norway, Apothekernes LAboratorium, 1980. Fine Binding. A finely bound copy of proceedings in Oslo regarding 'Antibacterials in Nutrition' from 1980. A very scarce publication.Comprising proceedings of the mid-summer symposium. With methods of evaluation, safety, and ...

The Works of John Fothergill

John Fothergill; John Coakley Lettsom · 1784 · Rooke Books

£5,800.00 (€6,952.12 | $7,662.15 | ¥1,223,550)

London, Charles Dilly, 1784. Leather. A scarce edition of John Lettsom's editorial of the writings of influential physician John Fothergill. From the library of British pharmacologist, Alfred Joseph Clark. John Fothergill wrote on a multitude of subjects. His expertise is...

A Familiar Treatise on Asthma, Difficulty of Breathing, Wheezing, Winter Cough and Consumption of the Lungs, Containing, with Other Information, Explicit Directions for the Use of the Stramonium Herb

Fisher · 1811 · Rooke Books

£420.00 (€503.43 | $554.85 | ¥88,602)

London, Sherwood and Jones, 1811. Paperback. A very scarce, third edition copy of this medical treatise regarding asthma and its treatment in relation to the Stramonium Herb. In the original paper wraps. Written by James T Fisher, a surgeon based in England. This work explores...

The Adventure of Sail 1520-1914

Donald Macintyre · 1975 · Rooke Books

£42.00 (€50.34 | $55.48 | ¥8,860)

London, Paul Elek, 1975. First edition. Cloth. A second impression copy of this fascinating historical record of sailing ships, by the British naval officer and renowned author of numerous books on British naval history, Donald Macintyre. Tracing the development of sails, rigg...

Manuel de Medecine Antiseptique Applications de L&Apos;Acide Phenique Et de Ses Composes

Dr Declat · 1890 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.91 | $85.87 | ¥13,712)

Paris, O. Doin, 1890. Leather. A nicely bound French handbook to medical terms, written by Doctor Declat. A very scarce work. In the original French. The work is a comprehensive handbook to medical terms, focusing on antiseptic medicine, written by Doctor Declat at the end of ...

De la Lithotritie, Ou Broiement de la Pierre Dans la Vessie

Le Docteur Civiale; Jean Civiale · 1827 · Rooke Books

£2,700.00 (€3,236.33 | $3,566.86 | ¥569,584)

Paris, Bechet Jeune, 1827. First edition. Leather. An important surgical work in a beautiful tooled binding by the Binder to the restored Bourbon King of France. A beautifully bound, first edition of this surgical work by celebrated surgeon Jean Civiale. With five folding plat...

De la Medecine Operatoire

R. B. Sabatier; L. J. Sanson; L. J. Begin · 1824 · Rooke Books

£45.00 (€53.94 | $59.45 | ¥9,493)

Paris , Bechet Jeune, 1824. Cloth. An interesting volume, written by three notable French surgeons, exploring medical procedures and knowledge of the early nineteenth century. Volume IV only. Lacking volumes I, II, and III. New edition, second edition. Revised and expanded thi...

The Microscopic Cabinet of Select Animated Objects; a History of Microtechnique; 18th-Century Microscopes: A Synopsis

[eds. by J.B. McCormick, Suzanne McCormick], Andrew Pritchard; Brian Bracegirdle; J.B. McCormick · 1987 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.90 | $99.08 | ¥15,822)

Lincolnwood, Illinois, Science Heritage Ltd. 1987. Cloth. Three attractive volumes within a scarce series celebrating microscopes and their contribution to science, profusely illustrated. Three volumes within the scarce History of Microscopy series, edited by microscope specia...

Old Price&Apos;S Remains; Praehumous, or During Life

John Price · 1863 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.88 | $118.90 | ¥18,986)

Liverpool, Virtue Brothers, 1863-1864. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of the obscure and scarce volume Old Price's Remains, including a signed letter, a photograph and other paraphernalia. The first edition of Old Price's Remains; Praehumous, or During Life:...

Practical Brewing and the Management of British Beers, Together with a Complete Collection of the Laws Relating to Brewing

W.H. Nithsdale, A.J. Manton · 1924 · Rooke Books

£30.00 (€35.96 | $39.63 | ¥6,329)

Glasgow, J. Smith & Son, 1924. Cloth. A scarce handbook offering a comprehensive guide to brewing for beginners and small businesses, including the previous owner's notes on a recipe. The scarce revised and enlarged edition of Practical Brewing, and the Management of Brit...

Electrical Equipment of the Car: Comprising the Various Systems Fitted to British, French, Italian, German, and Other European Cars

Herbert J. Butler, Hugh E.J. Butler · 1926 · Rooke Books

£160.00 (€191.78 | $211.37 | ¥33,753)

London, W. R. Howell & Co. 1926. Cloth. The complete three volume set of a guide to the electrical components in early motor cars, one of the first works of its kind, profusely illustrated with folding plates. The complete three volume set of Electrical Equipment of the Car: C...

The John Rylands Facsmiles No. 3 "a Litil Boke for the Pestilence

Bisshop of Arusiens; Guthrie Vine. · 1910 · Rooke Books

£44.00 (€52.74 | $58.13 | ¥9,282)

Manchester, Manchester University Press, 1910. Hardback. A facsimile from the John Rylands library, with an introduction by Guthrie Vine. Reproducing the very scarce and curious work by the "Bisshop of Arusiens", entitled "a litil boke for the Pestilence", the work offers an e...

The Philosophy of Physic; or the Natural History of Diseases, and Their Cure. Being an Attempt to Deliver the Art of Healing from the Darkness of Barbarism and Superstition, and from the Jargon and Pedantry of the Schools Together with a Treatise on Dyspepsia, or Indigestion; with Observations on Hypochondriasis and Hysteria

Rev. William Wilson; James Woodforde, M.D. · 1804 · Rooke Books

£940.00 (€1,126.72 | $1,241.80 | ¥198,299)

Dublin; London, Graisberry and Campbell; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1804-1821. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition of The Philosophy of Physic; or the Natural History of Diseases, and their Cure. Being an Attempt to Deliver the Art of Healing from the ...

Observation on the Disorders of Females Connected with Uterine Irritation

Thomas Addison · 1830 · Rooke Books

£645.00 (€773.12 | $852.08 | ¥136,067)

London , S. Highly, 1830. First edition. Cloth. A scarce medical work by Thomas Addison on 'Uterine Irritation&apos. First edition. Thomas Addison (April 1793 – 29 June 1860) was a renowned 19th-century English physician and scientist. He is traditionally regarded as one ...

A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of the Sexual Organs of Women

F. W. von Scanzoni · 1861 · Rooke Books

£160.00 (€191.78 | $211.37 | ¥33,753)

New York , Robert M. de Witt, 1861. Cloth. A scarce copy of this gynaecological work on ailments of the female reproductive system. Fourth American edition. Translated from the French of H. Dor and A. Socin, and annotated by Augustus K. Gardner. Illustrated throughout with num...

An Experimental Research Into Surgical Shock

George W. Crile · 1899 · Rooke Books

£440.00 (€527.40 | $581.27 | ¥92,821)

Philadelphia , J. B. Lippincott, 1899. First edition. Cloth. A medical text investigating as aspects of the body and its affect from surgical shock, including chapters specifically on bones, the diaphragm and liver. Inscribed by the author. First edition. An essay awarded the ...

Manuel Complet de Gynecologie Medicale Et Chirurgicale

A Lutaud · 1900 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.90 | $99.08 | ¥15,822)

Paris, A Maloine, 1900. Cloth. A gynaecological work by A Lutaud. A gynaecological work by A Lutaud. In the original French. Illustrated throughout, with numerous diagrams. Auguste Lutaud was a French physician who specialised as a gynaecologist. He wrote many medical works du...

L&Apos;Hysterectomie Indications Et Technique

Dr J-L Faure · 1906 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.91 | $85.87 | ¥13,712)

Paris, Octave Doin Editeur, 1906 . Leather. A French surgical work on hysterectomies. A French surgical work on hysterectomies. In the original French. With numerous diagrams throughout of procedures. Jean-Louis Faure was a French surgeon remembered for renovating methods of g...

Residential Lighting

Myrtle Fahsbender · 1947 · Rooke Books

£49.00 (€58.73 | $64.73 | ¥10,337)

New York, D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc. 1947. Cloth. The first edition of an educational textbook on lighting in our homes, written by an expert who would later become the first female director of the Illuminating Engineering Society. The first edition of Residential Lighting,...

Magner&Apos;S Standard Horse and Stock Book

D. Magner · 1901 · Rooke Books

£165.00 (€197.78 | $217.98 | ¥34,808)

New York; Akron; Chicago, The Saalfield Publishing Co. 1901. Leather. A very scarce, full morocco copy of this richly informative illustrated title. A very scarce edition of this work, originally published in 1893.Bound in full morocco, with gilt motif to front board, and marb...