SHELDON, John. The History of the Absorbent System, part the First.
Containing the chylography, or the description of the human lacteal vessels...
Pub. LONDON: Printed for the author. 1784. Half-title, title, ppi-ii, 3 leaves (subscribers), 6 leaves :: 6 plates, ppi-ivi, 52pp, 1 leaf (errata)
Russell British Anatomy 748
Only part first was published due to ill-health of the author. Russell British Anatomy 748.
Presentation inscription "Henry Sully Esq from his sincere friend the author."
Quarter red Morocco on marbled boards in good condition. A little soiling to the half title, the text, apart from darkening to page edges, is overall very good. Most plates are good, plate one soiled with repaired edge tear. Generally very presentable. (345x285mm)


Estimate $350-650