Philadelphia: 1865. Large engraved certificate issued by the Philadelphia Lying-in Charity, dated May 17, 1865, certifying that physician George W. Wood completed instruction in practical obstetrics and the treatment of diseases of females. The document bears several original signatures of prominent Philadelphia physicians including Caspar Wistar and other officers of the institution. Printed on large laid paper with ornate engraved typography and embossed seal. An attractive and historically interesting example of nineteenth-century medical education. Shelved at Rockville Room J (MW Shelf). More

Philadelphia: Thomas Dobson and Son, 1817. Second Edition. Quartos, two volumes. In Good plus condition. Bound in full contemporary tree calf with labels to spines. Light plus wear to edges, corners, and joints. Splitting to front joint and spine of Vol. 2; Vol. 2 also shows a circular patch of damage to leather at the center of the front board. Text blocks moderately age toned with moderate offsetting and light foxing. Ink ownership inscriptions to front and rear paste downs and endpapers. Vol. 2 with folding table with one long closed tear repaired with non-archival tape and one small unrepaired closed tear. CONTENTS: Vol. 1 (xii, 409 pages) -- Vol. 2 (viii, 433, [3] pages). [Multivolume set. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates.] Shelved in Room G. More

Philadelphia: Thomas Dobson, 1811. Octavos, Three Volumes. In Good condition. Rebound in modern cream paper, quarter backed in modern black cloth with blue spine labels and gilt titling. Boards show slight fading and wear to spines, and minor shelf wear to edges. Text blocks age toned, with foxing and age toning to pages throughout. All volumes paginated continuously as issued, with the addition of numbered pages alternate with blank leaves for note-taking. Several note-taking pages used or partially used, with some scattered marginal notes on printed text pages. Originally issued in two volumes, this copy was bound in three volumes to make space for interleaving. MF Consignment. CONTENTS: Vol. I. (Iii-xii, 268 pages, [134 blanks interleaved]) -- Vol. II. (pp. 269-422, 172 pages, [162 blanks interleaved]) -- Vol. III. (pp. 173-453, [140 blanks interleaved, with one folding plate]). More