ORFILA, Mathieu. Leçons de Médecine Légale. - Lot 240

ORFILA, Mathieu. Leçons de Médecine Légale. Paris, Béchet Jeune, 1821 (T2) and 1823 (T1). 2 volumes in 2 volumes, small in-8. Half lavaliere basane, straight spines decorated with gilt semis, fleurons and garlands, brick-red titles, blue speckled edges. XIV+738 and XVIII+504 pages, 22 plates. Headbands foxed, spinebands slightly tired, rubbed edges, a few faded freckles. Second edition of this rare text, with 22 full-page copper plates depicting poisonous plants, fungi or animals, including 7 in color. In 45 lessons, Mathieu Orfila (1787-1853) covers all aspects of his discipline: abortion, infanticide, madness, rape, etc., while detailing in particular the important aspects of the medical part. A very fine illustrated work of forensic medicine.