[ODONTOLOGY] John Hunter - The Natural History of the Human Teeth [16 PLATES] - 1803

DESCRIPTION: I present at auction an authentic masterpiece in the history of dentistry and world medicine, of imposing rarity and coveted bibliographic value: "The Natural History of the Human Teeth". Printed in London: Printed for J. Johnson, No. 72, St. Paul’s Church-Yard. By W. Spilsbury, Snowhill (1803)

Exceptional Corrected Edition of the Foundational Work of Scientific Dentistry, Enriched with its 16 Original Precious Copper Engravings

THE AUTHOR: JOHN HUNTER, THE FATHER OF DENTAL SCIENCE

Written by the legendary John Hunter (1728–1793), extraordinary surgeon to the King and member of the Royal Society, this work represents the absolute birth of modern, scientific dentistry. Hunter transformed a craft-based, empirical practice into a rigorous medical discipline, founded on comparative anatomy, dental embryology, and experimental surgical pathology. His clinical genius remains revered worldwide.

This historic volume marked an absolute milestone by offering the first systematic, anatomical, and pathological description of the human dentition. Split into two large parts, it covers:

+ The Natural History of the Teeth: An exhaustive study of their structure, formation, growth, vascularization, the alveolar joint (gomphosis), and the puzzling study of supernumerary teeth or position and eruption anomalies.

+ Practical Treatise on Dental Diseases: A rigorous clinical analysis of caries, gingival recession, abscesses, conservative treatments, and the surgical extraction techniques of the era.

GRAPHIC PROGRAM: THE 16 PRECIOUS COPPER-PLATES

The volume preserves its complete repertoire of 16 magnificent copper-plates, authentic jewels of illustrated medical engraving. The following are highlighted:

+ Plate I: Spectacular representation of the bone structure of the upper and lower jaws, detailing with geometric precision the dental sockets of the incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.

+ Plate III: Detailed engravings of human skulls showing the complete jaws with natural dentition in occlusion, along with lateral anatomical dissections exposing the roots in depth.

+ Plate VI (The Masterpiece): An impressive and famous sectional engraving that reveals the interior of the jaws, showing with absolute clarity the roots of all teeth aligned in their alveolar cavity and their anatomical relationship with the maxillary sinus.

A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY. DO NOT MISS IT.

PUBLICATION YEAR: London (England, United Kingdom) 1803

LANGUAGE: English (Original Version)

SIZE AND PAGINATION: Dimensions: 28 x 23 cm. Pagination: Title page + [4] + 246 + [40] pp. COMPLETE WORK WITH ITS 16 PRECIOUS PLATES.

CONDITION: Original half-leather binding with corners, professionally restored spine. It is in good condition, showing minor wear consistent with age, as seen in the photographs. Flat spine and headband. The interior is in good overall condition, as shown in the photos.

BEAUTIFUL AND RARE WORK ON ODONTOLOGY. DO NOT MISS IT.

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