The Illustrated Australian Medical Guide 1903 First Edition 2 Vols Philip E Muskett
Language: English
Published by William, Brooks And Co, Australia, 1903
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Up4Offer, Duck Ponds, SA, AustraliaUp4Offer
AbeBooks seller since September 22, 2026
Condition: Used - Fine
£ 116.48
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THE ILLUSTRATED AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL GUIDE – 1903 FIRST EDITION – COMPLETE TWO-VOLUME SET By Philip E. Muskett | Illustrated by D. H. Souter | William Brooks & Co., Limited | 1903 An impressive 1903 first-edition two-volume set of The Illustrated Australian Medical Guide, a substantial and historically significant work of Australian medical literature, anatomy and early twentieth-century healthcare. Written by distinguished Australian physician Philip E. Muskett and illustrated by D. H. Souter, this beautifully presented antique medical reference offers a fascinating insight into Edwardian medicine, human anatomy, medical treatments and Australian domestic healthcare over 120 years ago. COLLECTOR HIGHLIGHTS - 1903 First Edition: Both original title pages dated 1903. - Two-Volume Set: Vol. I (A–I) and Vol. II (J–Z), comprising more than 1,000 pages of historical medical reference material. - Illustrated Medical History: The work advertises 130 drawings, several coloured anatomical plates and an anatomical mannequin. - Attractive Period Bindings: Matching black textured hardcover bindings with gilt-lettered spines, decorative gilt rules and publisher-monogrammed endpapers. - Historical Australian Publication: Published by William Brooks & Co., Limited, with Australian physician Philip E. Muskett's extensive professional experience reflected throughout. - Collectible Subject Matter: Human anatomy, medical science, disease, surgery, domestic medicine, historical treatments, family health and early Australian healthcare practices. CONDITION Good antique condition overall, with age-related rubbing and wear to the boards, corners and spine extremities. Gilt spine lettering remains attractive and legible. Pages exhibit expected age toning and occasional marks. Coloured anatomical illustration photographed. Please examine photographs carefully. Completeness of all plates, movable anatomical components and the separately issued women's medical pamphlet has not yet been verified. An appealing first-edition set for collectors of Australian history, antique medical books, historical anatomy illustrations, Edwardian medicine and antiquarian scientific literature. Up4Offer: Online Shop – Where Quality Meets Value.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Illustrated Australian Medical Guide 1903 First Edition 2 Vols Philip E Muskett
- Author
- Philip E. Muskett
- Publisher
- William, Brooks And Co, Australia
- Publication year
- 1903
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- D. H. Souter
- Edition
- 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 4 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 30 centimeters width by 50 centimeters height by 15 centimeters depth
Up4Offer
Duck Ponds, SA, Australia
AbeBooks seller since September 22, 2026
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