1824 · Paris:
by GARDIEN, Claude Martin (1767-1838).
Paris:: Gabon et Compagnie, 1824., 1824. Four volumes. 21 cm. [iv], xvi, 575, [1]; [iv], 544 [of 552]; [iv], 505, [1]; [iv], 568 pp. vol. II: 1 large folding table, 6 folding engraved plates [numbered 2-3-4-5-6-7 - it is presumed the proceeding folding table represents plate 1]; foxed throughout. Original marbled boards; rebacked in kozo with recent paper printed labels. Pages 535-6, vol. II, with hole in margin. NOTE: pages 545-552 [table of contents] excised from vol. II, though replaced in photocopy facsimile; in addition, plate 1 is either the folding table, or it is missing] As is. This was an authoritative and popular text on the birthing or giving birth and the associated diseases as to older women and younger girls. Not in Grulee. [FFrye C188]
(Inventory #: M13465)