Engravings of the Brain & Nerves Sir Charles Bell Classics of Medicine 1982 HC
$ 18.48
Description
Engravings of the Brain & Nerves Sir Charles Bell Classics of Medicine 1982 HC. • Features facsimiles of the first editions of: The Anatomy of the Brain (1802), A Series of Engravings… (1803), and On the Nerves of the Face (1829). • Limited edition, with archival-quality production and Smyth-sewn binding. Condition & Presentation • 1982 private edition, Classics of Medicine Library (Gryphon Editions). • Full navy blue leather binding, gilt-stamped covers and spine, five raised bands. • Marbled endpapers, gilt page edges, and a built-in silk ribbon marker. • Preserved in Very Fine to As‑New condition—no apparent wear, tight binding, bright gilt. Contents & Significance • Features facsimiles of the first editions of: The Anatomy of the Brain (1802), A Series of Engravings… (1803), and On the Nerves of the Face (1829). • Lavishly illustrated with high-quality color and black-and-white plates, including fold-outs. • A collector’s piece for medical historians, neuroanatomy enthusiasts, or fine book collectors. Edition Details • Privately printed for subscribers of the Classics of Medicine Library. • Individually numbered (e.g., “Copy Number 16 759” inside). • Limited edition, with archival-quality production and Smyth-sewn binding. Ideal For • Display in medical libraries or curated collections. • Thoughtful gift for anatomists, artists, or bibliophiles passionate about iconic anatomical imagery.
