1877 Mr. Spencer Wells's Note Book For Cases of Ovarian and Other Abdominal T...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Mr. Spencer Wells's Note Book For Cases of Ovarian and Other Abdominal Tumours Spencer Wells 1877 J. & A. Churchill : London 8" by 5" [5], 17, 20-25pp SUMMARY A very scarce notebook for cases of ovarian tumours, by Spencer Wells, filled out with a case of an old maid by a Mr. Greig Smith. Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce work.The fifth edition of this work.An interesting note book by Spencer Wells, intended to be filled out to track cases of ovarian and other abdominal tumours.Ink notes of Greig Smith throughout the notebook, filling out the sections on a case of Sophia Reid who, according to his notes, was an old maid. Thomas Spencer Wells, who issued the note book, was the surgeon to Queen Victoria, a pioneer in abdominal surgery, and is known for having perfected ovariotomy.Illustrated with a couple of in-text illustrations.Ink note to the title page, 'Notes written by Mr. Greig Smith (Mitt Phillips was one of his last set of dressers in May 1897)'. CONDITION Unbound, as issued. Externally, with some age-toning and marks to the wraps. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Prior owner's ink notes to the text. Page 4/5 is lifting to the head. Page 18/19 has been removed. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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