The Principles and Practice of Medicine

Osler, William. The Principles and Practice of Medicine. Birmingham, Alabama: Classics of Medicine Library, 1978. Special edition. Quarto. XVI, [2], 1079, [7], 8pp. Original gilt-stamped full leather with gold lettering on spine. All edges gilt. Ribbon marker. Moire endpapers. Remarkable facsimile edition of Osler’s medical textbook, first published in 1892 while Osler was Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. It established Osler as the world’s leading authority in the teaching of modern medicine. The textbook was translated into French, German, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish and Chinese and for over 40 years it was the most significant medical textbook. Binding and interior in fine condition. vg. (31196) $50