Armstrong John Md (13 results)

cloth. Condition: Good. 157pp, frontis, plates, cloth nice 6-Guns #160 rpt Howes M-63 Graff #2581 First-hand account, including much on The James, and Youngers' activities while they were guerrillas.

Hardcover. Hardbound. Complete in one volume. 3 x 5" in full polished, mottled calf with black spine label, gilt-decorated spine and board edges. Vol 102 of Bell's edition of the Poets of Great Britain. Small, old bookplate. Minimal foxing. Strong joints and h inges and showing only slight wear--a near fine copy. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1837; brown paper covered boards with gold titles; wear and discoloration around edges; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; previous owners name written with pen on back of front cover; noted written in pencil on ffep; pages are speckled with discoloration; 687 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. NO DJ. 1st Edition. Full rubbed leather with spine wear top and bottom. Gilt title with black backing. Splitting up front cover attachment about 3". Internally, browned inside front and back covers, otherwise clean and sound. "From The Last London Editions, With Notes".

Condition: Good. NY 1824 Every Duyckinck. From the last London edition with notes by an American physician. Hardcover. octavo., 432pp. Attractive "tree" leather cover with mounted red leather spine label. Good, pages toned but legible, moderate cover wear. Binding secure; no owner marks.

First American with Leland's notes. (First published in America 1821). 8vo. [8], 5-559pp. Full leather binding with black leather spine label title and author stamped in gilt, gilt rules on spine. Spine rubbed wear to edges some foxing. OCLC lists copies in US at Transylvania, Dartmouth, Huntington, and AAS. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 5th or later Edition. ARMSTRONG, JOHN M.D. (1784-1829). Practical Illustrations of Typhus Fever of the Common Continued Fever and of Inflammatory Diseases, &c. &c. New York: Evert Duyckinck, George Long, Collins & Co., 1824. This is an early American reprint of the London Edition (originally published in 1819), 8vo, bound in full calf with leather title label on spine, 432 pp., light foxing throughout, front joint worn with small splits, bottom of spine chipped, spine and boards rubbed, three preface and dedication leaves almost detached, rear blank end page has about half of it torn and missing, a worn copy with an interesting provenance. The second front blank end page has faint penciled ownership inscription reading "E. H. Rockwood / March 8, 1832 / West Springfield." Ebenezer Hazard Rockwood (1810-1888) was a physician who graduated from Yale in 1832, the same year as the date of the inscription. Ebenezer Hazard Rockwood was born in Boston, Mass. on August 1, 1810; his mother was a relative of Ebenezer Hazard, Esq, the first Postmaster General of the United States. Shortly after his graduation he settled in West Springfield Mass., whence he removed soon to Enfield,* Mass., where he practiced medicine until 1875. When his health failed, he moved to Buffalo, N.Y., to live with family. * Enfield is one of the four "lost" towns flooded for the construction of the Quabbin Reservoir in the 1930s. The other "lost" towns are Greenwich, Dana, and Prescott. Dr. Rockwood is buried in the Quabbin Park Cemetery, built as part of the Quabbin Reservoir project. Over 7,600 graves were relocated there from local cemeteries that are now under water.…

Second American Edition, from the Third English Edition, we corrections and appendix. 8vo, full contemporary tree calf, the spine with flat bands double ruled in gilt and a single red morocco label gilt lettered. xvi, 439. Internally a very well preserved copy with much less spotting or toning then one would expect of books of the time, the copy still solid and quite fresh, the binding with upper hinge just lightly cracked, the calf binding still in nice condition. A SCARCE EARLY STUDY OF TYPHOID AND ITS TREATMENTS. The work also contains his study of brain fever from drunkenness, a pioneering article on withdrawal and substance abuse that remained highly important for decades and was acclaimed by doctors such as Rush, Trotter and Huss. Armstrong's treatises on fevers were highly regarded in both England and United States. In fact, he was held of such high esteem in and was so widely read in the U.S. that American journals frequently referred to him as "the modern Sydenham".…

Hardcover. Condition: As New.

Inscribed in Armstrong's hand presenting a copy for "Mr. F. Sharps, Oct. 1825, [initialed] J. A.".

First collected edition. Each volume with separate title and table of contents, each part with separate title. Both O3 and O7 of Volume I are cancels, as in nearly all copies. Contemporary calf, rebacked and recornered; contemporary inscription on first title. First collected edition. This selection includes the first appearance in print of Armstrong's play, The forced marriage, "written chiefly with a view to expose a most cruel and absurd piece of tyranny too common in life." His most successful and best-know piece, The art of preserving health, as well his Sketches: or essays on various subjects, written under the pseudonym Launcelot Temple, Esq., are some of the other works featured.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 1842. 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: - 382, 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. 382 382.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 338 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1842. Text in English. This work is a comprehensive study on puerperal fever and crural phlebitis, covering historical, pathological, and therapeutic aspects. It provides detailed insights into the medical understanding of these conditions during the 19th century, reflecting the knowledge and practices of the time. The text is valuable for historians of medicine and researchers interested in the evolution of obstetric and vascular medicine. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…