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RIDLEY, THE ANATOMY OF THE BRAIN, LONDON, 1695, MODERN MOROCCO
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The anatomy of the brain. Containing its mechanism and physiology; together with some new discoveries and corrections of ancient and modern authors upon that subject. London: for Samuel Smith and Benjamin Walford, printers to the Royal Society, 1695
8vo (187 x 115mm.), initial licence leaf, 5 folding engraved plates by Michael van der Gucht, modern crushed brown morocco (bound in 1952), top edge gilt, a few deckle edges, small tears in folds of a few plates, a couple of plates trimmed close to plate mark, occasional light browning or spotting, upper joint starting to crack at foot
Provenance
John Scott, presentation inscription on flyleaf dated 1978
Literature
ESTC R2833; Wing R1449; Norman 1833; Russell, British Anatomy 699
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The first English treatise on the brain. "This is an excellent book. In it Ridley gives the first account of the circular venous sinus which he names. He also gives the first English account of a pineal tumour" (Russell, p.188).