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Johann Heinrich Cohausen Hermetic Philosophy - Medicine - Cohausen, Johann Heinrich - Hermippus redivus or give the method of prolonging life and vigor Livorno, Anton Santini and Companions, 1756. 8°. Engraved medallion on title page, dedication by anonymous translator, (who signs himself with initials F. P.) to Count Camillo Capponi, some papers slightly browned, coeval hardback binding, slight defects. Signature of ownership on the counterplate.

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Johann Heinrich Cohausen Hermetic Philosophy - Medicine - Cohausen, Johann Heinrich - Hermippus redivus or give the method of prolonging life and vigor Livorno, Anton Santini and Companions, 1756. 8°. Engraved medallion on title page, dedication by anonymous translator, (who signs himself with initials F. P.) to Count Camillo Capponi, some papers slightly browned, coeval hardback binding, slight defects. Signature of ownership on the counterplate.

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Collection of 5 books on forensic medicine: 1. METZGER (Johann Daniel): Principes de médecine légale ou judiciaire, translated from the German by Dr. J. Dan. Metzger, et augmentés de notes, par le Dr J.J. Ballard. Paris, Gabon, 1813. One volume. 12 by 20 cm. (2)-XXIII-(1)-504 pages. Contemporary full shagreened basane, spine decorated. Small hole on upper spine (not serious). Otherwise in very good condition. 2nd edition in French (E.O. in German: 1793; E.O. in French: 1812). 2. BRIAND (Joseph ): Manuel complet de médecine légale, ou Résumé des meilleurs ouvrages publiés jusqu'à ce jour sur cette matière, et des jugements et arrêts les plus récents, précédé de considérations sur la recherche et les poursuites des crimes et délits (...) Contenant un traité élémentaire de chimie légale, dans lequel est décrite la marche à suivre dans les recherches toxicologiques (...). Seventh edition. Paris, Baillière, 1863. One volume. 14 by 23 cm. VIII-1048 pages. Contemporary fawn half-calf, smooth spine decorated, carmine title page. Bump to upper spine. Some foxing in the text. Illustrations in the text. A very complete study. 3. LEPETIT (L.): Étude de l'arsenic sous le point de vue chimique et toxicologique. Thèse soutenue à l'école de pharmacie, le 4 août 1846. Paris, Poussielgue, 1846, in-4, 50 pages + 1 h.t. plate. Modern bradel boards. First edition. 4. GEORGES (Auguste): Recherches sur la présence du cuivre dans les empoisonnements. Thesis presented and defended at the École supérieure de pharmacie de Paris, April 8, 1854. Paris, E. et V. Penaud Frères, 1854, in-4, 28 pages. Modern bradel boards. First edition. 5. HILLAIRET (J.-E.): Notice historique sur l'empoisonnement par l'arsenic, sur l'emploi de l'appareil de Marsh et des autres moyens de doser ce toxique. Paris, Alexandre Bailly, 1847, in-8 de (6)-96 pp. + 1 pl. dépl. h.t. ; cartonnage bradel moderne. -Scattered foxing on ten or so pages (including false title and title), plate very slightly torn and restored without paper loss. Autograph signed letter from the author in the upper margin of the false title. 2nd edition (E.O.: 1846). Uncommon.

Estim. 100 - 200 EUR

[Pharmacy] WÜRTZ (Georg-Christoph): Q.D.B.V. Dissertatio inauguralis medica De affinitatibus virtutum medicatarum. Quam consentiente gratiosa facultate medica pro licentia gradeum doctoris summosque in medicina honores legitime consequendi. D.X. septembris MDCCLXXVII. H.L.Q.C. solenni eruditorum examini subittit Georg. Christophor. Würtz argentinensis. Argentorati [Strasbourg], Ex Prelo Jonae Lorenzii, s.d. [1777]. One volume. 16.5 by 20.5 cm. (4)-36 pages + 1 plate h.t. Modern full bradel boards. Binding First edition. Adorned with a map of drug affinities and properties. "Wurtz, George Christophe, Strasbourg Temple Neuf, 14.12.1752 - Versailles, 09.09.1823 [...]. Pupil at the Protestant Gymnasium from 1759, matriculated at the Faculty of Philosophy in 1767, candidate in medicine in 1777 in his native town. His observations and research enabled him to compose and publish an original map of medicines in the form of a world map, under the title Conamen mappae generalis medicamentorum simplicium secundum affinitates virium naturalium, nova methodo geographica dispositorum, cum tabula aenea, in 1778. This classification of medical substances, by genus, species and degree, in various regions, according to whether they participate more or less from earth, water, air or fire, was accepted by several professors of Leipzig and Strasbourg and earned him the congratulations of the famous Buffon. [...] Recognized for his skills and merits, he was appointed and performed the duties of second obstetrician for the city of Strasbourg." (Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne).

Estim. 200 - 450 EUR

Reunion of 4 19th century medical books, in 5 bound volumes: 1. BROUSSAIS (François-Joseph-Victor): Examen de la doctrine médicale généralement adoptée, et des systèmes modernes de nosologie, dans lequel on détermine, par les faits et par le raisonnement, leur influence sur le traitement et sur la terminaison des maladies; suivi d'un plan d'études fondé sur l'anatomie et la physiologie, pour parvenir à la connaissance du siège et des symptômes des affections pathologiques, et à la thérapeutique la plus rationnelle. Paris, Gabon, 1816. One volume. 12 by 20.3 cm. (4)-XIX-(1)-475 pages. Contemporary half-brown basane, smooth spine decorated. Good condition of binding, scattered light foxing. First edition. 2. METZGER (Johann Daniel): Principles of legal or judicial medicine, translated from the German by Dr. J. Dan. Metzger, et augmentés de notes, par le Dr J.J. Ballard. Paris, Gabon, 1813. One volume. 12 by 20.5 cm. (2)-XXIII-(1)-504 pages. Contemporary half-brown basane, smooth spine decorated. Good condition of binding, very few light scattered foxings. 2nd edition in French. 3. BROUSSAIS (François-Joseph-Victor): Histoire des phlegmasies ou inflammations chroniques, fondé sur de nouvelles observations de clinique et d'anatomie pathologique: ouvrage présentant un tableau raisonné des variétés et des combinaisons diverses de ces maladies, avec leurs différentes méthodes de traitement. Second edition. Paris, Gabon et Crochard, 1816. 2 volumes. 12.3 by 20 cm. (4)-XX-648; (4)-584 pages. Contemporary fawn half-basane, ornate smooth spines, red title-pieces. Binding in good condition. Paper tending to brown, not serious. 2nd edition (E.O.: 1808). 4. CABANIS (Pierre-Jean-Georges): Coup d'oeil sur les révolutions et sur la réforme de la médecine. Paris, Crapart, Caille et Ravier, An XII-1804. One volume. 12 by 20 cm. XII-438 pages. Contemporary brown half-basane, smooth spine decorated. Good condition of binding (jaws rubbed but not affecting the solidity of the work), scattered light foxing, small marginal wetness on about twenty ff. Last two leaves restored but not missing. First edition. Wellcome II-283; Waller 12858. "The medical revolutions have been mere revolutions of ideas, and have only engendered public skepticism and the arrogance of charlatans. The new medical doctrine will be constituted by the relationships of order and logical sequence, established between methodically assembled tables of observations and experiments." Important book.

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