' an Ornament to the City ' -- the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital by Donovan, Peter - 1992

Self Published, Melbourne, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Photographic. 900 g; XII, 766 pages, photographic end pages, text illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs, and some reproductions of documents and maps. Colour illustrated dustjacket. The book and dust jacket show no sign of damage. Pasted to the verso of the front free end page is the publication details of the book adding that the period covered is 1867 -- 1992. "So, this is more than a history of a unique institution, it is also part of Australia's medical history reflected in the manner in which the Royal Victorian Ear And Eye Hospital has adapted to the common influences and in doing so has developed its own special culture." -- Rear panel blurb Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Medicine; Local History -- Victoria; ISBN: 0959987754. ISBN/EAN: 9780959987751. Inventory No: 0232263. . 9780959987751 THIS BOOK WILL INCUR EXTRA POST OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA, BECAUSE IT IS OVER 1 Kg WITHOUT PACKAGING, PLEASE ENQUIRE BEFORE ORDERING.