James Syme : Regius Professor of Surgery in the University of Edinburgh, 1833-1869 : a study of his influence and authority on the science and art of surgery during that period ; delivered before the Royal College of Surgeons of England, December 11th, 1894 / by Oliver Pemberton
by Pemberton, Oliver (1825-1897)
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About This Item
Birmingham : Hall and English, 1895. 1st edition. Hardcover. Provenance: Birmingham Medical Institute (with accompanying bookplate and stamp). Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth over beveled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 27 pages; 24 cm. Series; Bradshaw lecture; 1894. Notes; ""Printed by request of the Council."" -- t.p. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects; Syme, James 1799-1870. Surgeons - Scotland - Biography.
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- Title
- James Syme : Regius Professor of Surgery in the University of Edinburgh, 1833-1869 : a study of his influence and authority on the science and art of surgery during that period ; delivered before the Royal College of Surgeons of England, December 11th, 1894 / by Oliver Pemberton
- Author
- Pemberton, Oliver (1825-1897)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- Birmingham : Hall and English
- Date Published
- 1895
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