First American Edition of Spratt's Obstetric Tables

G. Spratt. OBSTETRIC TABLES: Comprising Graphic Illustrations, with Descriptions and Practical Remarks; Exhibiting on Dissected Plates Many Important Subjects in Midwifery. Philadelphia: James A. Bill, 1850. Stated "First American Edition," (from the fourth London edition). Blind tooled sheep with black labels and gilt lettering on spine. 4to; unpaginated, [98]pp. plus 20 b&w and color lithographic plates, many with lift-up flaps and overlays. With frontispiece, preface, dedication, table of contents, list of subscribers, and text with tables.
11 1/8 x 9 in.
George Pratt (British, ca. 1784-1840) was a printmaker and midwife. First published in 1833, this anatomical study provides detailed illustrations and a close look at the understanding of the field of obstetrics in the 19th century.
From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.
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Boards scuffed and stained, edgewear, spine rubbed, with small leather losses at corners and head and tail of spine; separation from textblock and cracking at hinges; pages toned, with foxing and occasional mark, stain, chip, or tear; tissue guards with foxing and occasional chip, tear, or fold but with all but one present; free endpapers with writing, tears, fraying, and small losses, first free endpaper with separation at head; somewhat fragile yet pages clean overall and images bright.