The Collected Papers of Joseph, Baron Lister, In Two Volumes, The Classics of Medicine Library, Gryphon Editions, 1979

A beautifully presented publication of this work, first published at The Clarendon Press, Oxford, in 1909. Very much a deluxe edition from Gryphon Editions, in full top grain pigskin leather, specially commissioned marbled endpapers, and 22-karat gold edges to the text block. A stunning presentation.

Joseph Lister (1827-1912) was one of the giants of Medicine, often cited as the 'father of modern surgery' who revolutionised surgical craft through his pioneering research into bacteriology and infection in wounds. Hi work made surgery much safer for patients, and greatly improved surgical outcomes.

The Collected Papers of Joseph, Baron Lister, In Two Volumes, complete.

Privately printed for the Members of The Classics of Medicine Library, Gryphon Editions, Ltd., Birmingham, Alabama, 1979. 

A fine set, in a very attractive full grey leather binding, with gilt decoration and raised bands to spine. With marbled endpapers, shiny gilt edges to text block and blue satin page marker ribbons. With Classics of Medicine bookplate to first free blank endpaper - from the library of Dr James M Leith, and this copy numbered 538. Illustrated.

Text is bright and clean throughout. Soundly bound - looks to be unread. A very smart set of books indeed, making a handsome addition to any library.

Text in English.

Vol. I: Portait Frontispiece + xliv + 429pp + XIV Plates; 

Vol. II: Portait Frontispiece + Prelims + 589pp + (1pp). 

Weight approximately 4.16kg (the set - unpacked).

Dimensions: Each volume approximately 290mm high x 232mm wide x 40-50mm deep.