1855 1st ed NEW YORK Surgeon American Medicine Surgery Marriage Demons Dixon
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1855 1st ed NEW YORK Surgeon American Medicine Surgery Marriage Demons Dixon
Edward Dixon was a 19th-century American surgeon who published medical book on his experiences practicing in New York City. Scenes in the Practice was Dixons account of his career providing anecdotes and stories of infant colds, cholera, benefits of exercise, physical signs of aging in women, consequences of cold feet, the evils of celibacy and damages of sexless marriages, and much more.
Curiously, Dixon includes information on encountering demons, the detriment of loving money, faithfulness in marriage, and even accounts of suicide. This rare 1st edition includes 8 illustrations by Darley and Engraved by N Orr.
Item number: #19646
Price: $499
DIXON, Edward
Scenes in the practice of a New York surgeon.
New York: DeWitt & Davenport, [©1855]. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[2], xvi, 9-407, [5]
8 plates
Reference: Sabin 20359
Note: dating from Sabin
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Red cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5.5in (19.5cm x 14cm)
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19646
Edward Dixon was a 19th-century American surgeon who published medical book on his experiences practicing in New York City. Scenes in the Practice was Dixons account of his career providing anecdotes and stories of infant colds, cholera, benefits of exercise, physical signs of aging in women, consequences of cold feet, the evils of celibacy and damages of sexless marriages, and much more.
Curiously, Dixon includes information on encountering demons, the detriment of loving money, faithfulness in marriage, and even accounts of suicide. This rare 1st edition includes 8 illustrations by Darley and Engraved by N Orr.
Item number: #19646
Price: $499
DIXON, Edward
Scenes in the practice of a New York surgeon.
New York: DeWitt & Davenport, [©1855]. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[2], xvi, 9-407, [5]
8 plates
Reference: Sabin 20359
Note: dating from Sabin
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Red cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5.5in (19.5cm x 14cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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