A Series of Engravings, Representing the Bones of the Human Skeleton; with the Skeletons of Some of the Lower Animals.
Barclay, John; Mitchell, Edward
Publication Date: 1819
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A Series of Engravings, Representing the Bones of the Human Skeleton; with the Skeletons of Some of the Lower Animals. By Edward Mitchell, Engraver, Edinburgh. The Explanatory References by John Barclay, M. D. Lecturer on Anatomy, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, &c. &c. Part I. Edinburgh. 1819. BOUND WITH Part II. Edinburgh. 1820. Folio volume in half leather binding with marbled paper over boards. Black title plate and raised bands on spine. Marbled page edges. Spine mildly sunned. New end papers, including three fly leaves at both front and rear. Minimal foxing. Thick, crisp paper. Large margins. Clean, bright, and tight throughout. Part 1: Plates: 1 - 3 from Albinus. 4 man from Sue; ostrich from Cheselden. 5 8 from Sue. 9 from Sue and from Barclay s Museum. 10 from Barclay s Museum. 11 17 from Sue. Part II: Plates: 18 20 without attribution of origin. 21 32 from Sue. Title page of Part II followed by blank recto with Mitchell s announcement of a proposed Part III on verso. The plates of Part II are followed by a one-page preface to the table, then 24 pages of table. After this, three plates of animal skeletons (an elephant with skeletal man rider, a pair of birds, and a specimen of Osteichthyes). One original blank fly leaf at rear. 35 plates in all. In addition to the previously mentioned skeletal elephant with skeletal man rider, The Albinus plates are those of human skeletons accompanied by a skeletal horse. Plate xxix is a term fetal skeleton, while xxx includes a fetus holding a scythe. The remainder of the plates show expertly rendered adult human skeletal components in various stages of articulation/disarticulation, and from multiple angles. An extremely impressive osteology. Measures 14 ½ x 10 5/8 x 1 inch. Not in Garrison-Morton or Waller. See Heirs of Hippocrates 720, for a related title of 1829: John Barclay (1758 1826) … appears to have been the first anatomist to use the suffix -ad indicating direction, e.g. rotulad, tibiad, sternad (Osler 1910). John Barclay used to warn his students against thinking that they would make anatomical discoveries with these words: Anatomy may be likened to a harvest field. First come the reapers who, entering on untrodden ground, cut down great store of corn from all sides of them. These were the earliest anatomists of modern Europe, such as Vesalius, Fallopius, Malpighi, and Harvey. Then come the gleaners, all gather up ears enough from the bare ridges to make a few loaves of bread. Such were the anatomists of the last century Winslow, Vicq d Azyr, Camper, Hunter, and the two Monroes [sic]. Last of all come the geese, who still contrive to pick up a few grains scattered here and there among the stubble, and waddle home in the evening, poor things, cackling with joy because of their success. Gentlemen, we are the geese. (Sinclair and Robb-Smith, 1950). Seller Inventory # ABE-1638395966314
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Publication Date: 1819
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A Series of Engravings Representing the Bones of the Human Skeleton; with the Skeletons of Some of the Lower Animals , Parts 1-2 1819 [LeatherBound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1819 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 271 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 271. Seller Inventory # LB990006938763
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A series of engravings representing the bones of the human skeleton : with the skeletons of some of the lower animals and explanatory references 1824 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1824. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 180, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 180. Seller Inventory # LB1111006496145
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A series of engravings, representing the bones of the human skeleton : with the skeletons of some of the lower animals 1819 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1819. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 186, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 186. Seller Inventory # LB1111005330018
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