- 144
[Röntgen, Wilhelm Conrad]
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- paper
A fine group of 4 works relating to the discovery and use of X-Rays, as follows:
Morton, William J. & Edwin W. Hammer. The X Ray or Photography of the Invisible and its Value in Surgery. New York: American Technical Book Company, 1896. 8vo, publisher's green cloth, pictorial silver-stamped upper cover; lightly browned. Garrison-Morton 3689n; Waller 6692b. Morton was one of the first physicians to use the X-ray in the treatment of skin disorders and cancer. —Cannon, Walter Bradford. "The Movements of the Stomach, studied by means of the Röntgen Rays," in Journal of the Boston Society of Medical Sciences 2 (1898), pages 59-85, 8vo, original green printed wrappers; shelfmark notation on upper cover, small corner tear in lower cover. — Biddle, James G. "Roentgen" Induction Coils and other X-Ray Apparatus. Catalogue 525. Philadelphia: 1904. 8vo, original printed wrappers; backstrip torn and crudely mended, corners chipped, dampstain lower margin. — Röntgen, Wilhelm Conrad. Facsimile reprints of three foundation papers on x-rays, with English translation and exhaustive bibliography by Herbert S. Klickstein [Mallinckrodt Classics of Radiology, no. 1, 1966], 8vo, 8 pamphlet together in a black boards slipcase.
Morton, William J. & Edwin W. Hammer. The X Ray or Photography of the Invisible and its Value in Surgery. New York: American Technical Book Company, 1896. 8vo, publisher's green cloth, pictorial silver-stamped upper cover; lightly browned. Garrison-Morton 3689n; Waller 6692b. Morton was one of the first physicians to use the X-ray in the treatment of skin disorders and cancer. —Cannon, Walter Bradford. "The Movements of the Stomach, studied by means of the Röntgen Rays," in Journal of the Boston Society of Medical Sciences 2 (1898), pages 59-85, 8vo, original green printed wrappers; shelfmark notation on upper cover, small corner tear in lower cover. — Biddle, James G. "Roentgen" Induction Coils and other X-Ray Apparatus. Catalogue 525. Philadelphia: 1904. 8vo, original printed wrappers; backstrip torn and crudely mended, corners chipped, dampstain lower margin. — Röntgen, Wilhelm Conrad. Facsimile reprints of three foundation papers on x-rays, with English translation and exhaustive bibliography by Herbert S. Klickstein [Mallinckrodt Classics of Radiology, no. 1, 1966], 8vo, 8 pamphlet together in a black boards slipcase.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.