A treatise on the theory and management of ulcers With a dissertation on white swellings of the joints

1791 Boston USA Medicine 1ed Benjamin Bell ULCERS Inflammation Gangrene Sores

Benjamin Bell was an 18th-century Scottish surgeon, often considered to be the most important surgeon from Scotland. He published 'System of Surgery' – an English handbook designed to teach surgery and various aspects of pain relief. Beyond 'System', Bell published a treatise on the treatment of ulcers which included his findings on swelling and inflammation.

According to Garrison-Morton,

"Bell improved the methods of amputation, introducing the 'triple incision of Bell… [System of Surgery] is his best work".

This 1791 first American edition of Bell's 'Ulcers' was published in Boston.

Item number: #25495

Price: $499

BELL, Benjamin

A treatise on the theory and management of ulcers With a dissertation on white swellings of the joints

Boston: by I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews, 1791. First US edition.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o xv, [2], 18-295, [1]

· References: Evans 23171; Garrison-Morton 5578

· Language: English

· Binding: Leather; tight and secure

· Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (21.5cm x 14cm)

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