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The Physiology of Common Life
by George Henry Lewes
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1859-1860 . First edition. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5.5". None. The first edition of this two volume Victorian era study of human physiology and the body, from the long-term romantic partner of George Eliot. The two volume first edition of this medical and biological study from English philosopher, critic and amateur physiologist George Henry Lewes.Containing expositions of popular medical theories, and evidence from the author's own scientific researches, these volumes include chapters on numerous aspects of human health and physiology, featuring discussions of digestion, respiration, circulation, sleep, dreams and the brain.A well-known Victorian era populariser of philosophy, Lewes is now best known for having openly lived and maintained a relationship with George Eliot, though they never married.With the contemporary inscription of John Ford, 1861, to the title page of each volume. In half calf bindings, with cloth covered boards. Light fading to back strips, with minor rubbing to back strip heads and tails. Light bumping to board perimeters. Internally, firmly bound. Contemporary owner's inscription to head of title pages. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 807F5
- Title
- The Physiology of Common Life
- Author
- George Henry Lewes
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Blackwood and Sons
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh and London
- Date Published
- 1859-1860
- Size
- 7.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- physiology health medicine george eliot health
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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