BROWNE, John. A Compleat Treatise of the Muscles, as they Appear in the Humane Body, and arise in Dissection; with Diverse Anatomical Observations Not yet Discover'd : illustrated by near Fourty Copper-Plates, Accurately Delineated and Engraven.
Pub. (London) IN THE SAVOY: Printed by Tho. Newcombe for the author, 1681.
Portrait (By R. White), title, [14] leaves, 213pp. :: 37 plates.
'Brown was an engaging rascal. Although surgeon to Charles II, James II and William III and surgeon to St Thomas's Hospital, his book on the muscles is a complete plagiarism. The text is taken from William Molins work on the muscles 1648, 1676, 1680 and the plates are copied from those of Casserius. Browne got a warrant of copyright from Charles II to prevent anyone else using his work!
'This work was a complete plagiarism and … is an almost verbatim copy of Molins' description of muscles with the plates modified from Casserio. The book went through a number of editions in English and was translated into Latin and German.' (Russell, British Anatomy 101)
Full details of this important book's collation (by Russell) available on request. Referenced (101) in Russell's work, British Anatomy.
Full leather binding, rebacked by Green of Melbourne. Original trade flyer for Edward Stanton, lancet maker, Lombard St. London, on front pastedown. Ink inscription to 'His Grace, Duke of Albemarle' opposite dedication page. Page edges soiled and very occasional foxing/marks throughout, though overall very good for age. Refer to images.
Bookplate: Ex Libris Anatomica K.F. Russell. (310x195mm)

PROVENANCE:
Collection Late Kenneth F. Russell (1911-1987), Professor of Anatomy and Medical History, University of Melbourne.

Estimate $2,000-4,000