COWPER, William. Myotomia Reformata: or an Anatomical Treatise on the Muscles of the Human Body. Illustrated with Figures after the Life. To which is prefix'd an Introduction Concerning Muscular Motion.
Pub. LONDON: Printed for Robert Knaplock, and William and John Innys, in St Paul's Church-Yard; and Jacob Tonson, in the Strand. MDCCXXIV [1724].
Title, [5] leaves, lxxviipp, 194pp :: 66 plates, one outline plate and many vignettes, 2 leaves (syllabus). Lacks frontispiece and plates XI and XII (2 of 3 special plates presented for artists)
Cowper (1666-1709) was a surgeon practicing in London. published his Myotomia Reformata as a small volume in 1694. This edition, virtually a new book, was edited by Richard Mead (1673-1754) Ref. Russell British Anatomy 210.
20th C binding in quarter calf on marbled boards, good condition, spine a little sunned. Title page toned, spotted soiled to the top. Much of the text is damp stain/dust affected to the top edges, random fine foxing spots and marks. Pages fairly straight and unhandled, free of tears except the title and following 3 leaves which have damaged bottom RH corners. Refer to images. Bookplate: Ex Libris Anatomica K.F. Russell. (457x321mm)

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