Lot 230
Dentistry - Allvey, Samuel
Rare Books, Maps and Manuscripts
Auction: 11 January 2012 at 11:00 GMT
Description
Dissertatio medica inauguralis quaedam de dentitione morbisque ex eapenditibus complectens. Edinburgh: Balfour and Smellie, 1788. First and only edition, presentation copy from the author to Dr. Smith, 8vo, [4], vi, [i] errata, 9-53, small printed bookplate Suum cuique FS, contemporary calf, covers richly decorated in gilt, spine gilt in compartments, red morocco label, gilt edges, marbled endpapers, printed on thick paper, cloth slipcase lettered gilt
Footnote
Note: The first book on dentistry published in Scotland. First and only edition. Long inscription from the author to Dr. Smith, presumably Francis Smith who is referred to on the final page, p.53 Tuis vero, Francisce Smith, quocum e studiorum.... There are three separate printed dedication leaves to Samuel Price, William Bass and William Symonds. A very fine copy. Crowley 1532; Menzies Campbell 38. Poletti p. 8