Ambroise Paré - Œuvres Complètes - 1983
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Ambroise Paré - Complete Works - 4 Volumes - 1983
Deluxe edition, numbered - Full leather - Union Latine d'Éditions
Description
A superb complete collection of Ambroise Paré's Works (father of modern surgery), published in 1983 by the Union Latine d'Éditions. It is the first fully comprehensive edition translated into modern French, making these historical texts accessible and fascinating.
Features of the specimen
Limited edition: Numbered copy DXLI (541) from a run of 3,000 copies reserved for members of the Book Club (total run of 5,000).
Prestige binding: full burgundy calfskin, spine with raised bands adorned with gold fleurons, boards stamped with royal arms. Gilt top edges.
Paper: Printed on Renage white vellum by master printer Draeger.
Contents: 3 volumes of text richly illustrated and 1 volume of detailed index.
Condition status
Interior: Like new. The volumes have never been opened (great freshness of the pages and the binding).
Exterior: Overall excellent condition. Note only a small snag on the top of the spine of volume 1 (see photos). The other volumes and the cases are impeccable.
Dimensions: 24.5 cm x 19.7 cm
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Ambroise Paré - Complete Works - 4 Volumes - 1983
Deluxe edition, numbered - Full leather - Union Latine d'Éditions
Description
A superb complete collection of Ambroise Paré's Works (father of modern surgery), published in 1983 by the Union Latine d'Éditions. It is the first fully comprehensive edition translated into modern French, making these historical texts accessible and fascinating.
Features of the specimen
Limited edition: Numbered copy DXLI (541) from a run of 3,000 copies reserved for members of the Book Club (total run of 5,000).
Prestige binding: full burgundy calfskin, spine with raised bands adorned with gold fleurons, boards stamped with royal arms. Gilt top edges.
Paper: Printed on Renage white vellum by master printer Draeger.
Contents: 3 volumes of text richly illustrated and 1 volume of detailed index.
Condition status
Interior: Like new. The volumes have never been opened (great freshness of the pages and the binding).
Exterior: Overall excellent condition. Note only a small snag on the top of the spine of volume 1 (see photos). The other volumes and the cases are impeccable.
Dimensions: 24.5 cm x 19.7 cm
Fast shipping, careful and with tracking.
Details
Number of Books
4
Subject
Medicine
Book Title
Œuvres Complètes
Author/ Illustrator
Ambroise Paré
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
1983
Height
24.5 cm
Edition
Limited edition, Numbered edition, Special printing
Width
19.7 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Union Latine d'Éditions, sous la direction de Maurice Robert.
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
1367
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