Lot 233
Dentistry - Hardy, Thomas
Rare Books, Maps and Manuscripts
Auction: 11 January 2012 at 11:00 GMT
Description
A probationary essay on extraction of the teeth, submitted, by the authority of the President and his council, to the examination of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, when candidate for admission into their body. Edinburgh: John Moir, 1820. First edition, presentation copy from the author, inscribed in ink on the title To Alexander Young Esq. with the very best compliments of the Author, 8vo, [25pp.], marbled boards
Footnote
Note: First edition, presentation copy from the author who describes himself as Dentist and Surgeon on the title. Rare. Menzies Campbell 91. Not in the BL or Wellcome Library. Not in Crowley, Poletti or Weinberger. COPAC: 1 copy only at Edinburgh Univ.