first edition orig. publisher's cloth and paper label.
1830 · Philadelphia
by Bell, Thomas
Philadelphia: Carey & Lea, 1830. First Am. Edition.. orig. publisher's cloth and paper label.. A very good unopened copy; some spotting; feint damp line to the prelims. and margin of title; portion torn from free frt. endpaper.. 8vo. There are 11 litho. plates of the jaws, teeth, and instruments.
An important book in the development of modern orthodontics. Bell was responsible for improving the techniques of Fauchard and Fox for correcting irregularities of the teeth. The illustrations are very good. It is also most uncommon in the orignal pink muslin cloth as issued by the publisher. Weinberger I, 208 - ' 13. (Inventory #: 5095)
An important book in the development of modern orthodontics. Bell was responsible for improving the techniques of Fauchard and Fox for correcting irregularities of the teeth. The illustrations are very good. It is also most uncommon in the orignal pink muslin cloth as issued by the publisher. Weinberger I, 208 - ' 13. (Inventory #: 5095)