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The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, 1887, 3 Volume Set; First edition - Fifth Thousand Revised.
A very smart set indeed of this work on the life of Charles Darwin. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, these present as a handsome set. We hav...
View full detailsA Treatise on the Venereal Disease; Being Chiefly Designed as a Translation and Abridgement of the Practical Work of Dr. Astruc's Work, Samuel Chapman, London, 1770
A smart copy of this 18th century medical text by Dr Samuel Chapman. The Royal College of Physicians notes: "Samuel Chapman, M.D., was a native of ...
View full detailsPriced Catalogue of Chemical and Physical Apparatus and Pure & Commercial Chemicals, Manufactured and Sold by Andrew H. Baird, Edinburgh, c. 1910
A fascinating illustrated catalogue of scientific instruments and chemicals sold by Edinburgh scientific instrument maker and retailer, Andrew H. B...
View full detailsA History of The Earth and Animated Nature, Oliver Goldsmith, Baron Cuvier, Washington Irving, Vol. 1, c. 1845
A History of The Earth and Animated Nature, By Oliver Goldsmith. With an Introductory View of the Animal Kingdom by Baron Cuvier; Copius Notes of D...
View full detailsEssays on the Anatomy of Expression in Painting, Charles Bell, The Classics of Medicine Library, 1984
A beautifully presented volume of this work by Charles Bell, first published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme of London in 1806. Very much a delux...
View full detailsThe Whole Course of Chirurgerie; Being a Facsimile of the First edition of 1597, with Engravings from the Second Edition of 1612, Peter Lowe, The Classics of Medicine Library, 1981
A beautifully presented volume of this work by Sir William Osler, first published by Thomas Purfott of London in 1597. Very much a deluxe edition f...
View full detailsThe Principles and Practice of Medicine, William Osler, The Classics of Medicine Library, 1978
A beautifully presented volume of this work by William Osler, first published by D. Appleton and company, New York, in 1892. Very much a deluxe edi...
View full detailsThe 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 ...
View full detailsThe Oxford Companion to Medicine, 2 Volume set, Walton, Beeson & Scott, Gryphon Editions, 1988
A beautifully presented set of 2 Volumes of this work, first published by The Oxford University Press in 1986. Very much a deluxe edition from Gryp...
View full detailsThe Guinness Book of Records, August 1955, First Trade Edition, First Impression
A copy of the very first printing of the Guinness Book of Records, which went on to became a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Initially produced as...
View full detailsThe Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal for Oct 1803 - Jan 1804 (Vol III; Issue V and VI)
The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal: For Oct. 1803......Jan. 1804. To be continued Quarterly. Vol III (contains issues V and VI). With many d...
View full detailsThe Young Ladies Treasure Book; A Complete Cyclopaedia of Practical instruction and Direction for All Indoor and Outdoor Occupations and Amusements Suitable for Young Ladies, c. 1880
A fascinating and uncommon cornucopia of information for the Victorian young lady covering all manner of subjects including Hobbies and Household E...
View full detailsChambers's Miscellany of Useful & Entertaining Tracts, bound as Vol VII (actually spanning Vols. XVIII-XX), 1847
A charming bound copy of Chambers Miscellany containing a wealth of informative essays and features to interest Victorian readers. Still an enterta...
View full detailsProposal for Establishing in Edinburgh, and other Towns, a Newly Improved Apparatus, for the Application of The Vapour of Water, Sulphur, and Other Medical Substances, William Scott, 1820
Proposal for Establishing in Edinburgh, and other Towns, a Newly Improved Apparatus, for the Application of The Vapour of Water, Sulphur, and Other...
View full detailsPortefeuille De La Societe des Conducteurs, Controleurs et Commis; Revue Pratique des Travaux Publics, 1896-1897
Portefeuille De La Societe des Conducteurs, Controleurs et Commis Des Ponts et Chaussees et Des Mines. 40 ANNEE - 27 SERIE: Revue Pratique des Trav...
View full detailsPortefeuille De La Societe des Conducteurs, Controleurs et Commis; Revue Pratique des Travaux Publics, 1894-1895
Portefeuille De La Societe des Conducteurs, Controleurs et Commis Des Ponts et Chaussees et Des Mines. 40 ANNEE - 25 SERIE: Revue Pratique des Trav...
View full detailsMorphological Analysis of Land Forms; A Contribution to Physical Geology, Walther Penck, 1953, Printer's File copy
Morphological Analysis of Land Forms; A Contribution to Physical Geology, By Prof. Dr. Walther Penck. Translated by Hella Czech, Ph.D. (Vienna), an...
View full detailsNewton's London Journal of Arts and Sciences, New Series, Vol. I, 1855
Newton's London Journal of Arts and Sciences; Being a Record of the Progress of Invention as Applied to the Arts (Established in the Year 1820). Ne...
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Memoir of Robert Chambers with Autobiographic Reminiscences of William Chambers, 1872
Robert Chambers, along with his elder brother William, were Scottish Publishers, and highly influential figures in 19th Century Scottish Society. A...
View full detailsDemocratic Readings from the World's Great Teachers, W.M. Thompson, 1896
Democratic Readings from the World's Great Teachers. Reprinted from "Reynolds's Newspaper." Compiled and Edited by W.M. Thompson, L.C.C. Numerous P...
View full detailsA Standard Dictionary of the English Language, Funk & Wagnalls, 1907
A Standard Dictionary of the English Language, upon original plans; designed to give, in complete and accurate statement, in the light of the most ...
View full detailsMinistry of Reconstruction 1919; Reconstruction Problems Parts 23-38 in leather bound volume
Ministry of Reconstruction 1919; Reconstruction Problems Parts 23-38 in leather bound volume. This volume comprises a variety of UK Government Pamp...
View full detailsA Treatise on the Epidemic Puerperal Fever as it Prevailed in Edinburgh in 1821-22, William Campbell M.D., and Dr. Gordon, 1822
A Treatise on the Epidemic Puerperal Fever as it Prevailed in Edinburgh in 1821-22, To Which is Added an Appendix, containing the Essay of the Late...
View full detailsMen of Mark; A Gallery of Contemporary Portraits, Photographed by Lock and Whitfield, Thompson Cooper, 1876-1881. Chiswick Press.
Men of Mark; A Gallery of Contemporary Portraits of Men Distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in Science, Literature and Art, the Army, Navy, La...
View full detailsIndex Poeticus, Exhibens Compendio Nomina Propria, Genealogiam, Mythologiam, Astrologiam, Geographiam, Poeticam, et Alia, by P. Anselmus Desing, 1758
Index Poeticus, Exhibens Compendio Nomina Propria, Genealogiam, Mythologiam, Astrologiam, Geographiam, Poeticam, et Alia ad Eruditionem, Copiam &am...
View full detailsPolyhistor Literarius Philosophicus et Practicus, Danielis Georg Morhof, 1714
Polyhistor Literarius Philosophicus et Practicus. Maximam Partem Opus Posthumum. Accurate Revisum, Emendatum, ex Autoris Annotationibus... Morhofii...
View full detailsMedicine: On The Diseases of Females, Thomas J Graham, 1837
On The Diseases of Females; A Treatise illustrating their Symptoms, Causes, Varieties, and Treatment. Including the Diseases and Management of Preg...
View full detailsThe Counties of Britain, A Tudor Atlas by John Speed, 1988
The Counties of Britain, A Tudor Atlas by John Speed. Introduction by Nigel Nicolson. County Commentaries by Alastair Hawkyard. Published in Associ...
View full detailsSpinal Disease and Spinal Curvature, by Lewis A Sayre, 1877
Spinal Disease and Spinal Curvature; Their Treatment by Suspension and the use of the Plaster of Paris Bandage, by Lewis A. Sayre, M.D. of New York...
View full detailsGeography Made Easy translated from Nicolas Lenglet Dufresnoy, Rare Early English edition
Geography Made Easy: or A Short and Familiar Method of Teaching and Learning Geography: Designed principally for the Use of Schools, whereby Youth ...
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