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SHIRREFF, James Hales.
Disputatio Medica Inauguralis de Diabete Mellito...
One finely color-printed engraved plate. 6 p.l., 101 pp. 8vo, cont. mottled calf, sides decoratedwith a Greek key pattern, flat spine gilt, blue leather lettering piece on spine. Edinburgh: A. Neill, 1804. First edition, presentation copy, inscribed “For his Excellency The Count of Starhemberg, with the Author’s most respectful Compliments.” This is an early and comprehensive work on diabetes mellitus. Shirreff describes the causes and symptoms of diabetes and methods of treatment. There are numerous references to Rollo’s pioneering book. The author has presented four case histories, tables outlining experiments in diet, etc. A finely engraved plate, beautifully color printed, depicts the kidney. Fine and handsome copy from the Starhemberg family library at Schloss Eferding.
- USD 2,500.00 > other currencies
- ordernr.: HillBibl-1945
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