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TI: Pre-title, Title, LXII, 618pp. With 6 plates, 5 of which are folding and 1 inset plate (the numbering of the plates is incorrect)
TII: Pre-title, Title, LVIII, page 619 to page 1488 (continuous pagination with the TI). 1 engraving;
20x13cm, 1kg.
Binding (publisher) brown calfskin, spine with 5 raised bands decorated with gilt streaks, gilt fleurons in the compartments, gilt fillets on the cuts. Title parts in red morocco (parts of volume numbers are erased). Red slices.
Friction, normal wear (minor) on corners (scratched, tapped), scuffed edges, a dish with scuffs. Wear of use in head and back tail. Interior a little soiled and stained by use, combed guards.
Extremely rare volumes of obstetrics, highly sought after.
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