Lot n° 192
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LEVY, Michel. Traité d'hygiène publique et privée. - Lot 192
LEVY, Michel. Traité d'hygiène publique et privée.
Published in Paris by Baillière in 1844.
2 volumes in-8, half brown chagrin, spine ribbed.
602 pp. ; 796 pp.
Some foxing.
First edition of this important 19th-century hygiene treatise.
Michel Lévy, physician-general of the French army, distinguished himself in particular during the Crimean campaign, where he implemented hygiene measures to counter a cholera epidemic.
This comprehensive treatise was a great success, being reprinted six times.
Handwritten bookplate on false title.
A good copy of this major work.
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