Fissura Sterni Congenita. New observations and experiments made in Amerika and Great Britain with illustrations of the case and instruments. Second edition.

Groux, Eugene:

Published by Hamburg, J.E.M. Köhler, 1859

2 leaves (title), 12 pp text. With frontispice portrait, 6 numbered lith. plates, 1 leaf explications, 2 leaves illustrations and 4 leaves "extract from M. Groux's album (facs. of manuscripts). 30,5 x 22 cm. *Garrison-Morton 812.2: "Records first use of telegraphy to record and measure the heart beat and pulse, written and published by the patient, who lived to the age of 45. This was done in Boston with an instrument placed against Groux s chest, the other end of which was in contact with the circuit breaker of the telegraph. Dr. J. B. Upham called his device a sphygmosphone". - The congenital sternal fissure of Eugene Groux is outstanding in every respect: at first, it constitutes a sole case in history of medicine, for this fissure was complete (from the manubrium to the xiphoid process). Secondly, it was an object of medical examinations for over 2000 physicians all around the world. Thirdly, the patient himself wrote a monograph devoted to his malformation (1859). - First edition in book form (enlarged from the american offprint at the same year). - Complete with the authors portrait, with all plates and the illustration leaves. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 300 Orig. publishers typogr. wrappers (wrappers dusty and stained and back side with 1 closed tear). Seller Inventory # 144258

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fissura Sterni Congenita. New observations ...
Publisher: Hamburg, J.E.M. Köhler
Publication Date: 1859
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Gut