THOMSON, Thomas. Dissertatio Medica Inauguralis, de Catemeniis Pub. EDINBURG: Excudebant J. Pillans et Filius, MDCCCXXVII [1827] A Pro Gradu Doctoris thesis on menstruation. With inscription on p4 'To Sir Gilbert Blane, Bart. With kindest thanks and best respects of the author'. Blane was a celebrated naval physician who did much to improve the health of seamen and also physician to Prince of Wales. Binding in full red morocco, a little edgeworn with marks and spots. Text very clean and straight. Book label for K.F. Russell. (218x134 mm)