The Gold-Headed Cane. With an Introduction by Sir William Osler . and a Preface by Francis Packard

Macmichael, William

Edité par Paul B. Hoeber, New York, 1915

First edition with Osler's introduction; fourth edition overall, originally published in 1827. Frontispiece, facsimile of 1828 title page, illustrations in text. xxiv, 4 leaves, 261 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. "This charming 'autobiography' tells of the adventures of the famous gold-headed cane, successively in the possession of Radcliffe, Mead, Askew, William and David Pitcairn, and Baillie, and then retires to a glass case in the library of the Royal College of Physicians of London. Besides good biographies of the several owners of the cane, the book gives interesting information on the condition of medicine in England in the 18th century" (Garrison & Morton). This edition includes a bibliography of the writings of William Macmichael, and an introduction by Sir William Osler. Garrison & Morton 6709. Garrison & Morton 6709 Vellum backed boards. Neat 1946 owner signature of Lee Ash at top margin of title page. Near fine (minor soiling) Frontispiece, facsimile of 1828 title page, illustrations in text. xxiv, 4 leaves, 261 pp. 1 vols. 8vo First edition with Osler's introduction; fourth edition overall, originally published in 1827. N° de réf. du vendeur 346747

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Gold-Headed Cane. With an Introduction ...
Éditeur : Paul B. Hoeber, New York
Date d'édition : 1915
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Bon
Edition : Edition originale