LIZARS, John. A System of Anatomical Plates of the Human Body.
Accompanied with descriptions, and physiological, pathological, and surgical observations…
This lot - two volumes, The folio of plates + octavo volume of text. First edition, uncommon in this form.
Pub. EDINGBURG: published by WH Lizars. 1822-1826. Eng title, 1 leaf (dedication), 4pp, :: 101 plates (coloured) Printed slip on fly leaf "notice to the reader" and "to the binder."
'This, the first edition, is undated. The accompanying octavo text in 12 parts is dated 1822-26. In many catalogues the plates are dated 1823 or 1825. Theoretically a complete set of plates should be dated the same as the last part issued. However, the second edition of the plates (1826) had the text printed in the same size as the plates and issued together. The plates are engraved by William H Lizars (1788-1859), John's brother who took over the publishing business funded by his father after he died in 1812.' (Russell)
Later rebinding in half red morocco on marbled boards which is in good condition. Title page and subsequent 7 leaves are overtly damp stained to the fore edge, as are final 5 leaves. See image of p.96 child in utero. Remainder of pages have toning with occasional spots and soiling. Condition depredation more from time than handling. Bookplate: Ex Libris Anatomica KF Russell. (435x267mm)


Estimate $1,000-2,000