sir gilbert blane bart (3 Ergebnisse)

Brochure/Pamphlet. Zustand: Good. None (illustrator). A second edition of this pamphlet exploring a scarcity in provisions just after the introduction of the Corn Laws, written by Sir Gilbert Blane. Examining the agricultural and economical issues responsible for shortages in the early nineteenth century.Sir Gilbert Blane (1749-1834) was a Scottish physician known for his health reforms for the Royal Navy. He served as Physician in Ordinary to the King.A second edition of this work, first published anonymously in 1800. Disbound. Front and rear wrap are a little discoloured and age-toned. Firmly bound, with pages having just a little edge-wear otherwise. Good. book.

Leather. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). A presentation copy of this scarce collection of essays and observations on medical science. Author's presentation copy, with tipped in handwritten letter, dated 26th December 1860.Featuring a folding table tallying particular diseases and fatalities.With "M. Andrew, From the Author" to the title page, and M. Andrew's bookplate to the front pastedown.Volume one of the original two, new and second edition.Compiled by physician to the fleet in the West Indies, and North America, in the latter part of the American war. As well as first physician to the king. Rebacked in a half calf binding with gilt institutional stamp to the front board. Externally, calf to the spine is smart, with light bumping to the boards, and wear to extremities. Internally, firmly bound, bright and generally clean, with the odd spot. Institutional ink stamp to title page, and folding plate. Very Good Indeed. book.

Brochure/Pamphlet. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). A second edition of this pamphlet exploring scarcity of provisions written by Sir Gilbert Blane. Examining the agricultural and economical issues responsible for shortages in the early nineteenth century.Sir Gilbert Blane (1749-1834) was a Scottish physician known for his health reforms for the Royal Navy. He served as Physician in Ordinary to the King.A second edition of this work, first published anonymously in 1800. Unbound. Very smart, with just a touch of minor wear. Firmly bound, with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed. book.