Cinq Livres De Chirurgie 1 Des Bandages 2 Des Fractures 3 Des Luxations Avec Une Apologie Touchant

by Ambroise Pare

$185,000 · Offered by Sophia Rare Books

First edition

Paris: André Wechel, 1572; 1568. First editions of two of Paré's most important works, both very rare, and in fine condition. “The Cinq livres contains all new material. It had been called by several serious writers Paré's chef d'oeuvre ... in it appears the first description of the fracture of the head and of the femur. Secondly, it is the first appearance of the whole teaching of bandages,

• Binding: Hardcover

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