Description
I am a retired ObGyn and medical historian who has collected books and instruments for over 40 years. Age and downsizing have prompted me to pass along my items to younger collectors with the space to display them. As time permits, I will be listing approximately 300 books and over 100 instruments on eBay. This is a 1980 reprint of William Hunter's 1774 classic : "The Anatomy of the Human Gravid Uterus Exhibited in Figures". It is part of a limited edition privately printed by Gryphon Editions for "The Classics of Medicine Library". It is bound in black leather, with gilded edges and gold stamping. It measures ~ 13.5 x 10 x 0.75 ", and weighs ~ 2 lb 10 oz. It is in near-mint condition and has no markings. Please look at the photographs. William Hunter (1718-1783) was a prominent British obstetrician, an early pupil of William Smellie. Although his midwifery practice catered to the aristocracy, including the Queen, he had a lifelong interest in anatomy and his fame rests on this atlas, which remains unsurpassed in its detail. Many of the specimens illustrated were prepared by his younger brother John Hunter, who later achieved even greater renown as a surgeon and anatomist. You can read more about William Hunter on my website: https://history-of-obgyn.com/uploads/3/5/4/8/35483599/hunter_william1718-1783-rev-sep2015.pdf I will ship U.S.P.S. Media or Priority mail. International sales will be handled by eBay. I will do my best to ship items A.S.A.P., and let you know if there are any delays. Please be patient: this is a one-man operation selling things I own out of my house, not a business. If you have any concerns about the transaction, please contact me before leaving negative feedback. Thank you.
GERMAN ALBERTO CHEW
Great seller, the set is just as described, great communication and fast shipping. I appreciate the inclusion of a copy of the bill of sale that was shown in the listing with hand written note and signature. Thanks!
Azgar Salman
Book as described, shipped quickly and arrived in good condition. Excellent communication from the seller, and thanks for the referral to your website on the history of Ob-Gyn!
user13109898
As new lens exactly as promised with all accessories delivered quickly and immaculately protected and packaged. Outstanding Ebayer that I'd highly recommend!