Practical Manual Containing Description General by John William Griffith (6 results)

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). First edition. The very scarce first edition of the second part of John William Griffith's illustrated study of human blood and bodily secretions. The very scarce first edition of this work. Part III of a three part work on blood by Griffiths, with the other volumes being published in 1843 and 1848.Illustrated with two engraved plates. Collated, lacking plate I.An informative discussion of the characteristics and microscopic behaviour of blood and the other secretions of the human body, and with instructions for assessing blood in both healthy and diseased states.Rebacked, retaining original boards, with endpapers renewed. Rebacked, in the publisher's original cloth binding, with endpapers renewed. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Gatherings unopened to head. Lacking one plate. Very Good Indeed. book.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 522. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1848 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 522.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1843 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 88 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: 88 Language: English.

London : Richard and John E. Taylor, 1843, kl.8°, VI, 61 pp., 2 farb. Tafeln, orig. Leinenband; Authorenexemplar mit reichlichen eigenhändigen Anmerkungen. First edition - Author's copy with his bookplate "J.W. Griffith, .D." and numerous own annotations and markings. On the front endpaper the author makes the following note: "The marked "tag" signifies that in this manual , or later Discoveries than its date, are to be find in my notes". John William Griffith (1819-1901) "was an expert microscopist, using the instrument in his practice as a medical doctor and as an amateur botanist. He published numerous papers and books on microscopical observations and techniques throughout his life. The most famous of works is The Micrographic Dictionary, first published in 1856, a comprehensive tome that describes an extensive selection of specimens for microscopical examination." "Also in 1843, he published "On the microscope: means of remedying the defects of artificial light" in The Annals and Magazine of Natural History, "On the blood and fibre" in The London Medical Gazette, and a book, A Practical Manual, Containing a Description of the General, Chemical and Microscopical Characters of the Blood, and Secretions of the Human Body (Figure 5) A second edition of the Practical Manual was published in 1846. In 1848, Griffith's book was combined with two publications by other authors into Manuals on the Blood and Urine." Brian Stevenson: John William Griffith, 1819-1901. Microscopistnet.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1846 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 194 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: 194 Language: English.

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 1848. 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: - 522, 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. 522 522.