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In 1778, Jacques Necker (who knows Colombier) is in charge of the reform of the hospital service; Colombier then became inspector general of hospitals, begging depots and prisons in 1780. He published various reports, including on epidemics and rabies. In 1786, he became a councilor of state. He participated in 1788 in the reform of the health service.
This book is divided into three parts. The first deals with the health of Gens de Guerre; the second, Military Hospitals & the third Wartime Illnesses. The set comprises five volumes.
Period binding. Full marbled calfskin, smooth back adorned with fleurons and gilt boxes. Mosaic leather pieces indicating the title and the volume number. Library label at the bottom.
Condition: Lack of fragments on the caps, rubbing from use, some pierced corners. Decorative and attractive bindings. Fresh interiors, rare pitting. In good condition.
Jean Colombier
Code of Military Medicine, for Land Service. Useful book for Officers, necessary for Doctors of Armies, & Military Hospitals
Paris, Chez J.P. Costard, 1772
in-12 (17 x 10 cm); xlii-(3)-336 + xiv-(5)-365 + xii-(2)-342 + vi-336 + 3ff. 448pp. 4ff.
Subject: Jean Colombier Code Medecine Militaria Hygiene 5 vol. EO 1772 67495307
