CARLISLE, Anthony. An Essay on the Disorders of Old Age, and on the Means for Prolonging Human Life. Pub. LONDON: Printed for Longman, Hurst Reas, Orme and Brown, Paternoster- Row, 1817. Title, pp. [iii]-iv, 103pp. Carlisle was a surgeon to the Prince Regent and to Westminister Hospital. He lectired on anatomy and surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons. He was also professor of anatomy at the Royal Academy. Uncut copy in original blue papered boards with later paper spine. Edges very worn and rounded corners. Foxing and offsetting throughout. Signature of E.H. Grout, book label of K.F. Russell. (222x140mm)