1375 - Bernstein, J.G.

Bernstein, J.G. Practical Handbook for Surgeons, arranged alphabetically. 8 vols. Frankenthal, published by a typographical society, 1786–87. Contemporary colored paper brochure with additional bluish dust jacket, both with handwritten notes. Reprint of the Leipzig edition (= Selected Collection of the Best Medical and Surgical Writings, vols. XIII–XX). - J. G. Bernstein (1747–1835) was initially a barber and surgeon, practiced in Ilmenau and Weimar, and became court surgeon in Jena in 1796. In 1806, he followed Loder to Halle, where he received his doctorate. In 1810, he moved to Berlin to the newly established university. From 1816 to 1820, he lectured as an associate professor. An interesting medical encyclopedia. - Partly stained, some signs of wear. ╔Included: Jassoy, J.╗ Disputatio inauguralis medica sistens tentamina quaedam cum aere fixo in aegrotis instituta. Göttingen, Dieterich 1778. 4°. 3 leaves, 28 pp., 3 leaves. - ╔Bound with: Baldinger, E.G.╗ Enarrat vitam viri eruditissimi S.C.G. Osann... and a panegyric of the most learned man, Johannes Jassoy... Ibid. 1778. With 1 typographic fold-out plate. 15 pp. Contemporary leather binding with gold-stamped borders and raised bands (some rubbing). - VD 18, 14982846 and 14391635. - Rare.