Traité des tumeurs et des ulceres
Paris: P. Guillaume Cavelier, 1759. 2 vols. 12mo. xvii, [iii], 478; [iv], 454 pp. FIRST EDITION. Contemporary mottled calf, spine and labels gilt, red edges (some damage to spines and hinges, but bindings are sound). Old library plates and stamps of McGill University and Boston Medical Library (withdrawn). Contemporary ownership inscription of Dr. J.J. Brion. Internally fresh. Item #18146
First edition, a landmark treatise on the nature and treatment of tumors, ulcers, pustules, edemas, gangrene, abscesses, boils, warts, chilblains, venereal sores, and many other abnormal growths. Divided into six parts, the author, who chose to remain anonymous but was identified by Barbier, expounds on each affliction’s description, causes, symptoms, diagnostics, prognostics, and cure in succinct, numbered sections. Worth note are the two “letters” from other contemporary clinicians at the end of Volume II that provide recipes for ointments and oral medications proven effective in treatment.
Jean Astruc was a professor of medicine and in Montpellier and Paris. He is primarily remembered for his groundbreaking research and publications on sexually-transmitted diseases.
Barbier IV:789.
Price: $400.00