Hunter, John: A Treatise on the Venereal Disease

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Hunter, John : A Treatise on the Venereal Disease

Parry Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 1791

First American Edition, Early American Imprint. Lacks plates. Contemporary brown full leather binding with gilt lettering on red spine label. 5 1/4" x 8 1/2." 369 pages, complete. Fifteen additional pages in the back. Six of these additional pages are reserved for explanations of six plates, which are lacking. The remaining nine pages comprise an Index. Former owner's inscription in black ink on front free endpaper. Pages and covers are clean and intact overall . Pages are foxed and have occasional marks. Covers are have some rubbing, wear to corners and edges, and slight wear to the front and back outer joints. A Very Good copy. John Hunter (1728-1793) was a Scottish surgeon and pioneer in the field of medicine. In his time, Hunter was considered a leading expert on venereal diseases, or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and made groundbreaking discoveries in this area of study. Included in this book are discussions about different venereal diseases and other ailments of the reproductive system such as gonorrhea, ulcers, infections, and cancers.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover

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