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WITKOWSKI (G.-J.). Iconoclastic Anatomy.
See original version (French)
388
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WITKOWSKI (G.-J.). Iconoclastic Anatomy.
See original version (French)
Estimate €250 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
WITKOWSKI (G.-J.). Iconoclastic Anatomy. A supplementary atlas to all works on human anatomy and physiology, comprising cut-out, coloured and superimposed plates (text included).
Paris, Lauwereyns, n.d. [1873–1884]; large folio. 1 title leaf; 15 large animated plates, each preceded by a leaf containing the captions for the various parts depicted. Red half-shagreen, ribbed spine, gilt title and fleurons. Slight rubbing. Occasional, sometimes pronounced foxing. A few rare, small tears or areas where the paper has come away, with no missing pages.
This atlas brings together anatomical plates that were published separately between 1873 and 1884. It includes: I. The Human Body. – II. The Encephalon, Brain, Cerebellum, Medulla. III. The Skull. – IV. The Tooth. V. The Ear. – VI. The Larynx and Tongue. VII. The Larynx viewed from the front. VIII. The Lacrimal Ducts. – IX. The Eye viewed from the front. - X. Female Genital Organs and Perineum. - XI. Male Genital Organs and Perineum. XII. Joints. XIII. Skeleton. - XIV. The Hand. - XV. The Foot.
Each plate consists of a general view, beneath which the various organs associated with that part of the body are shown in detail.
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10/29/2026 at 11:00 AM
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