Alphonse Leroy - Médecine maternelle, ou art d’élever et conserver les enfants - 1803
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First edition (1803) of Médecine maternelle, or the art of raising and preserving children, by Alphonse Leroy, in French, 442 pages plus XXIV front matter, bound in green demi‑cuir with gold spine title, published by Chez Méquignon l'aîné, on medical topics of infant care.
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First edition.
An important work on infant medicine and the education of young children at the beginning of the 19th century. Alphonse Leroy discusses breastfeeding, hygiene, nutrition, care of early infancy, convulsions, the use of leeches, and various treatments then employed in pediatrics.
The copy includes an engraved frontispiece, accompanied by its explanation, illustrating the principles of education and care of the child.
Bibliographic collocation: XXIV + 442 pages.
Later half-leather binding in green, gilt title on the spine. Old interior with a few foxings and signs of time, but overall legible and well preserved. The frontispiece is present.
An interesting work for collectors of the history of medicine, pediatrics, maternity and childhood in the early 19th century.
First edition.
An important work on infant medicine and the education of young children at the beginning of the 19th century. Alphonse Leroy discusses breastfeeding, hygiene, nutrition, care of early infancy, convulsions, the use of leeches, and various treatments then employed in pediatrics.
The copy includes an engraved frontispiece, accompanied by its explanation, illustrating the principles of education and care of the child.
Bibliographic collocation: XXIV + 442 pages.
Later half-leather binding in green, gilt title on the spine. Old interior with a few foxings and signs of time, but overall legible and well preserved. The frontispiece is present.
An interesting work for collectors of the history of medicine, pediatrics, maternity and childhood in the early 19th century.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Medicine
Book title
Médecine maternelle, ou art d’élever et conserver les enfants
Author/ Illustrator
Alphonse Leroy
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1803
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Chez Méquignon l'aîné
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
442
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