Waller Dr Erik (2 results)
Published by Maurizio Martino, New York, 1991
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.About Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: New. in publisher's shrinkwrap. First Martino printing, Limited to 400. New York: Maurizio Martino, 1991. 2 volumes in 1. BRAND NEW 1991 HARDCOVER in perfect condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's… name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. No date (but 1991, first Martino printing, "Strictly Limited to 400 Copies). Facsimile reprint of the 1955 Almqvist & Wiksell originals. 2 vols. in 1: Thick octavo. 1,049pp. 55 plates. Described here are over 20,000 first editions with collations, and many with annotations. Printers are identified for pre-1700 items. Describes 150 incunabula, 10,354 books on medicine, 55 on veterinary medicine, 159 on dentistry, 321 natural science, 220 chemistry and alchemy, 190 physics, 310 botany, 224 zoology, 111 astronomy, 270 general histories of science, 2925 history of medicine, 346 history of natural science, 2273 biography, 1201 bibliographies, etc. Has a full author, title and subject index patterned on that of BIBLIOTHECA OSLERIANA. From the ABMR review: "BIBLIOTHECA WALLERIANA is an indispensable work. Those interested in medicine and science use it constantly." Bound in the original maroon cloth, stamped in bright gold over a black panel on the spine. Full title: "Bibliotheca Walleriana. The Books Illustrating the History of Medicine and Science Collected by Dr. Erik Waller and Bequeathed to the Library of the Royal University of Uppsala. A Catalogue Compiled by Hans Sallander." Oversize Hardcover. 6.25" wide by 9.25" tall by 3" thick. This large, heavy book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. . First Martino printing, Limited to 400. Hardcover (heavy). New/in publisher's shrinkwrap. 2 vols in 1. Thick 8vo. 1,049pp. + 55 plates. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
Published by Almqvist & Wiksell, 1955
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Prior Books Ltd, Cheltenham, United KingdomPrior Books Ltd
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
£ 45.00
£ 22.00 shippingShips from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Complete two volume set in matching buckram hardback bindings; strong joints, no splits, firm and square, just rubbed and slightly faded. Contents tight and clean, mildly age toned, no pen-marks, and not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Collation: pp. xi, (1), 471, (3);…(8), 494 complete with 55 illustrative plates. A very good set of books.