Levret - Observations On The Causes And Circumstances Of Several Difficult Childbirths. 1762.
LEVRET (André) - Observations on the Causes and Complications of Several Difficult Childbirths. Followed by Further Observations on the Causes and Complications of Several Difficult Childbirths with Remarks. Paris, Published by Alex and Le Prieur, 1762; 8vo, XVI-173 + XXVI-431 pp., contemporary marbled full calf binding, spine with 5 raised bands, edges painted red, old restorations, title label missing.
3 folding plates. André Levret, born in 1703 in Paris, where he died in 1780, was a French surgeon and obstetrician. He is considered by many to be the most influential figure in French obstetrics during the 18th century. Levret advanced this science and was summoned to the French court to serve as the obstetrician for the Dauphine of France, mother of Louis XVI.
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Fully restored
Material: Paper
Length: in-8 d'un poids d'environ 1 kilo.
Reference (ID): 1839168
Availability: In stock
