[Obstetrics]. LETTER from a citizen, lover... - Lot 165 - Normandy Auction

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[Obstetrics]. LETTER from a citizen, lover... - Lot 165 - Normandy Auction
[Obstetrics]. LETTER from a citizen, lover of the public good, to M***, to serve as a defence of the mission of the lady Du Coudray, who trains midwives throughout the kingdom In Auxerre, from the Impr. of L. Fournier, [ca. 1777]. In-8, 24 p., 19th century plum half-basin, spine with 4 nerves, author, title, place and date gilt. Published in response to Alphonse-Vincent-Louis Leroy's work, "La Pratique des accouchements...", in defense of Angélique-Marguerite Le Boursier Du Coudray. A modern note attributes the work to a certain Martin, apothecary. RAULIN (Joseph). Instructions succintes sur les accouchemens, en faveur des sages-femmes de province A Paris, chez Vincent, 1770. In-12, VIII-252 p., [2] f. (privil., with last p. numbered 254), pl., contemporary speckled tan basane, smooth spine decorated, garnet coloured title, red edges, headpieces and corners restored (slight rubbing). Pocket book intended for midwives, illustrated with 2 folding copper-engraved plates offering 12 figures of children in utero. DINOUART. Abrégé de l'embryologie sacré, ou traité des devoirs des prêtres, des médecins, des chirugiens & des sages-femmes envers les enfans qui sont dans le sein de leurs mères. Second edition considerably increased In Paris, at Nyon, 1766. In-12, contemporary speckled tan basane, spine with 5 nerves, garnet-red title, marbled edges (tail caps shaved and minor defects). Illustrated with 2 folding plates engraved on copper. That is 3 volumes
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