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WISEMAN, RICHARD. Eight Chirurgical Treatises . . . Sixth Edition. Half-title in first volume, not present in second. 2 volumes. 8vo, contemporary calf, unobtrusively varnished, Volume 1 joints cracked, cords intact, Volume 2 rebacked; occasional toning or light foxing. Bookplates of (the Philadelphia surgeon?) George W. Norris (see Allen, American Bookplates 617) and G. N. J. Sommer, M.D. London: B. Motte for J. Osborn et al., 1734
Important collection of writings on tumors, ulcers, diseases of the anus, scrofula, gunshot wounds, fractures and luxations, and venereal disease. Wiseman was the first to describe tuberculosis of the joints. Garrison-Morton 5573; Norman 2253 (both citing 1676 original edition).
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