an old book with writing on it sitting on top of a table
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
Description
Medicine Oechy, Joseph Anton The Structure of the Human Body, together with Medical and Surgical Observations and a Description of the Muscles. Part One. The Anatomy of Bones, Ligaments and Muscles. Prague, Widtmann, 1805. Marbled. Contemporary paper binding with (faded) coloured edging (rubbed, scuffed, bumped). Complete edition – Very rare. No copies available on the market and only 4 libraries listed in WorldCat. - Oechy (1771–1813) was a prosector at the Anatomical Theatre of the University of Prague and was appointed Professor of Theoretical Surgery in 1808. - Front endpaper with owner’s note, browned due to the paper, well preserved. Medicine. - Contemporary marbled cardboard with (faded) coloured edges (rubbed, chafed, bumped). - All published. - Very rare. No copy available in shops and only 4 libraries listed in WorldCat. - Oechy (1771–1813) was a prosector at the anatomical theatre of the University of Prague and was appointed professor of theoretical surgery in 1808. - Flyleaf with ownership note, browned due to the paper, well preserved.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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