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Duncan Moul and Gibson Thompson [Sir Frederick Treves (15 February 1853 - 7 December 1923) a prominent British surgeon, and 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 109119)
Published by F. E. Robinson & Co., 20 Great Russell St., Bloomsbury, London First Edition 1901. 1901.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and front cover, gilt top edge, fore and lower edges untrimmed. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains 130 pp with monochrome sketch illustrations throughout. Sun slightly faded spine, marking to the cover edges, foxing to the end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. From the private library of Sir Frederick Treves with his coat of arms bookplate to the front paste down. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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