The Classics of Medicine Library, from Gryphon editions books are fully bound in leather, with the spines hubbed in the fine European binding tradition. Only acid free paper is used to ensure against disintegration for future generations. The page edges are gilded to resist damage from humidity and dust. Each volume has marbleised endleaves and a permanent satin ribbon marker ensures easy reference. For fifty years Gryphon has been publishing facsimile reproductions of classic books


Limited edition leather bound book, with booklet of Notes From The Editor 

THE ILLUSTRATIONS FROM THE WORKS OF ANDRAES VESALIUS OF BRUSSELS
J.B deC. M. Saunders and Charles D O'Malley
Special Edition 1983

"J. B. deC. M. Saunders and Charles D. O'Malley, distinguished authorities on sixteenth-century medicine and Renaissance Latin, published in 1950 The Illustrations from the Works of Andreas Vesalius of Brussels. The volume includes all of the illustrations from Vesalius's original works plus annotations and translations, a discussion of the plates and their background, and a biographical sketch of Vesalius."



Measures 12.25" ( 31 cms) x 9.25" (13.5.cms)
224 numbered pages 

This is in good used condition, on a couple of small areas on the cover, the gold has rubbed off. and there are a few flakes of that gilting on the cover. I have photographed this. The edges of the pages are missing some gilding where the gold has rubbed off and there are some age spots to the edges - I have photographed this


I have many of these listed, and they are all pre-owned so wont be mint, but unless I have specifically stated, they will be free from  any obvious flaws,and most of these look as new

I combine postage and I post daily, this will be sent tracked. For Uk buyers, no extra shipping charges for any extra subsequent books to be sent at the same time. I will refund the postage if already paid for. For international sales, please message me and I will give you a quote based on the weight and destination 

These will be packed well