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First Edition of La Mettrie's Homage to Boerhaave (but with His Own Additions)TP + [i]-[ii] = Preface + [iii]-[vi] = Table des Chapitres + 1-508 + [509]-[512] = Corrections et Additions, 12mo. First Edition (Stoddard 4).First Edition of La Mettrie's Homage to Boerhaave (but with His Own Additions)The "Aphorisms", while based on Boerhaave's system of physiology, is a practical, pragmatic work which includes La Mettrie's own observations and utilizes ideas from other schools (rival physiologists, iatromchemists) of whom Boehaave was highly critical. Contemporary full leather with five raised bands on the spine with gilt title and decorations. There is a 1" gouge to the lower front cover. With a two-line scription in fading contemporary ink on the title page bridging the ornamental device in the center of the page. Otherwise, a tight, clean and remarkably well preserved copy. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Seller Inventory # 720
Bibliographic Details
Title: Aphorismes de Monsieur Herman Boerhaave sur ...
Publisher: P. A. Garnier, A Rennes, Place du Palais
Publication Date: 1738
Edition: FIRST EDITION
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