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Treves, Sir Frederick [Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet GCVO CH CB FRCS (15 February 1853 - 7 December 1923) was a prominent British surgeon of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. An expert in anatomy, Treves was renowned for his surgical treatment of appendicitis, and is credited with saving the life of King Edward VII in 1902. He is also widely known for his friendship with Joseph Merrick, dubbed the 'Elephant Man' for his severe deformities].
(Book #ID 94931)
Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1913. 1913.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 300 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and 106 monochrome illustrations, photographs, maps and plans throughout. Some of the photographs are slightly proud of the text block, rubbing to the covers, hinges sound and tight, only in Good reference condition because of the rubbing to the boards. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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