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Bell, Charles.. A System of Operative Surgery, founded on the Basis of Anatomy. First American Edition. Hartford: Printed by Hale & Hosmer,, 1812.

Price: US$185.71 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: first American edition; two volumes, [2] (Recommendations), xxii, 323 pp., 12 plates, illustrations in text xvi, 272 pp., 7 plates, illustrations in text; library book plates, leather bindings very worn with spine coverings gone, text browned with occasional age staining but entirely readable and paper not fragile. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.

Seller: Zubal-Books, Since 1961, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.

Bell, Charles. A System of Operative Surgery, Founded on the Basis of Anatomy, Volume II. Hale & Hosmer, Hartford, 1812.

Price: US$400.00 + shipping

Description: 8vo, 272 pp., Scattered foxing throughout, heavier on the early plates at the front of the book, Bookplate of the American College of Surgeons on the front pastedown. Signature of George Griswold on front free endpaper. Apears to be the original paper-covered boards and an old rebacking with a piece of brown binding tape with a cut-out for the original paper label, itself chipped & cracked. Volume II only

Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.

Bell, Charles. A System of Operative Surgery Founded on the Basis of Anatomy. 2 Volumes. Hale & Hesmer, Hartford, 1812.

Price: US$950.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Modern quarter calf, marbled boards, leather lettering pieces on spines. Edges untrimmed. Former owner's signature on each title page; foxing.

Seller: By Books Alone, Woodstock, NY, U.S.A.