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244 - 244- BOURGERY (Jean-Marc), JACOB (Nicolas-Henri): ‘A Compreh…
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Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
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244- BOURGERY (Jean-Marc), JACOB (Nicolas-Henri): ‘A Comprehensive Treatise on Human Anatomy, including Surgical Medicine.’ Paris: C. Delaunay, publisher, 1831–1854. 16 folio volumes (approx. 44 x 34 cm), including 8 atlas volumes containing 726 plates, of which 724 are in colour and 2 are in black and white, lithographed under the supervision of Nicolas-Henri JACOB. Colour frontispiece in the first volume of text. Scattered foxing in several volumes. A few old foxing spots in atlas volumes 1, 4 and 5. The plates are generally in fine condition. 19th-century half-shagreen binding with corners (3 volumes are in 20th-century half-binding). Spine with false raised bands. Normal wear and tear. Marbled covers and endpapers. Satisfactory condition overall. FIRST EDITION of one of the most important illustrated works on anatomy of the 19th century. A RARE complete copy. Description of each volume in this copy available on request.
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Auction time 10/22/2026 at 10:30 AM
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