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An Inquiry Into the Causes and Effects of The Variole Vaccine
by Jenner, Edward
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- as new
- Hardcover
- Condition
- As New
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Roswell, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
Birmingham. Alabama: The Classics of Medicine Library, 1978. [1978] Hardcover, full leather binding, limited edition. Decorative binding in full top-grain cowhide with endpapers in a marble design by A. Horowitz & Sons. Covers and spine are brass-die stamped featuring a beautiful gilt design. Spine has 4 raised hubs, five compartments. Edges gilded in 22-karat gold. Satin ribbon bound-in. Book about 8½-inches wide by 11-inches high. Book privately printed for the members of The Classics of Medicine Library, with film prepared from an original 1798 edition. This edition is number 2231, as indicated on custom bookplate on first free endpaper. Condition: Except for custom bookplate signed by previous owner (a physician) and faint insignificant shelf wear, book is Fine, pristine. Book kept in bookcase in a temperature controlled room. A beautiful, leather, collectible book - in gift-giving condition. This book discusses the causes and effects of the disease discovered in England and became known as the Cow Pox. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Full-Leather. As New.
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- Bookseller
- R. Siedlecki Vintage Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004803
- Title
- An Inquiry Into the Causes and Effects of The Variole Vaccine
- Author
- Jenner, Edward
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Publisher
- The Classics of Medicine Library
- Place of Publication
- Birmingham. Alabama
- Date Published
- 1978
- Keywords
- Cow Pox; Variole Vaccine; Medicine; Physician; Medical; An Inquiry Into the Causes and Effects of The Variole Vaccine
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About the Seller
R. Siedlecki Vintage Books
Biblio member since 2006
Roswell, Georgia
About R. Siedlecki Vintage Books
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