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PRINGLE (Sir John). OBSERVATIONS ON DISEASES IN THE ARMY IN …
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PRINGLE (Sir John). OBSERVATIONS ON DISEASES IN THE ARMY IN …
See original version (French)
Estimate €60 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
PRINGLE (Sir John). OBSERVATIONS ON DISEASES IN THE ARMY IN CAMPS AND GARRISONS, with a Treatise on Septic and Antiseptic Substances, read to the Royal Society. Paris, Ganeau, 1755. Two volumes in 12mo marbled fawn calf, smooth, compartmentalised and decorated spine, title and volume number labels, red edges (contemporary binding). Three worn corners. FIRST French EDITION, translated from the second English edition. John PRINGLE (1707–1782) is the FOUNDER of modern military medicine. His thoroughly innovative work was published in England in 1752; it lays down the principles of the military health system, including ventilation in barracks, military prisons, hospital ships, etc. The preface includes an account of the origins of the RED CROSS, that is to say, the neutrality of military hospitals on the battlefield. ¶ Garrison and Morton, 2150, for the 1752 English edition – VAN-SWIETEN (G.). A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DISEASES MOST COMMONLY PREVALENT IN THE ARMIES, with methods for treating them. Paris, Vincent, 1760. Small 12mo in marbled fawn sheepskin, plain decorated spine, gilt title, red edges (contemporary binding). Scuffing on the covers. FIRST French EDITION, translated from the original German published in 1758. SET OF 2 VOLUMES.
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Ref. : V986 - 882
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