Nouvelles Demonstrations D'Accouchemens, avec des planches en taille-douce, accompagnees d'un texte raisonne
Paris: Bechet, 1822.
Illustrated with 80 magnificent stipple engraved plates (one double-page) by Forestier and Couche fils after Antoine Chazal (scattered foxing throughout, fairly heavy on several plates, but mostly quite clean; lacks the frontispiece portrait). x, [2 blank], 80, [2] pages. Folio, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards with red spine label (worn); marbled endpapers, uncut edges. Paris: Bechet, 1822-1827. First edition. Text in French.
Originally issued in 20 parts with 4 plates in each part. This is Dr. Charles Meigs' copy with his inked name at top of the title page.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good(-)
Edition: First
Language: French
Price: $11,500.00
Item #256668