[Obstetrics]. [COLSON (Alexandre); CHOJECKI... - Lot 99 - Normandy Auction

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[Obstetrics]. [COLSON (Alexandre); CHOJECKI... - Lot 99 - Normandy Auction
[Obstetrics]. [COLSON (Alexandre); CHOJECKI (Charles-Edmond) (Ed.). These are the secres des dames deffendus to reveal, published for the first time from 15th century manuscripts. With facsimiles, an introduction, notes and an appendix. Paris, Rouveyre, 1880. In-8, contemporary midnight blue half-chagrin, spine with five prominent bands, title and date gilt, parchment cover preserved (headbands and nerves rubbed but not severe; browning p.XX to XXV). First edition of a 15th century treatise on obstetrics based on 4 manuscripts. Frontispiece. Limited edition of 342 copies: one of 300 on laid paper.
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