A Treatise on The Blood, Inflammation, and Gun-Shot Wounds, by the Late John Hunter. To which is prefixed A Short Account of the Author’s Life by his brother-in-law, Everard Home. – Hunter, John

“It was while serving with the army at Belle Isle during the Seven Years’ War that Hunter collected the material for his epoch-making book on inflammation and gun-shot wounds. His studies in inflammation in particular are fundamental for pathology.” (Garrison and Morton 2283). Early 20th century half leather binding with marbled boards. Some light edge-wear to board. New end papers and prelims. Lxvii, 574 pg. and 8 engraved plates plus a portrait of the author as frontispiece. The portrait is supplied in facsimile. Some light foxing and age toning. Small tide mark outside the plate mark of the plates. Small discolouration mark to the fore-edges. “Medical Library. Bedford General Hospital” stamp to the title page. 575 Pages. Binding sound.

Publisher: Printed by John Richardson, for George Nicol
Date Published: 1794
Publication Place: London
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Very good.
Binding: Hardcover.