[MEDICINE] NIHELL, James. New and extraordinary observations - Lot 2

[MEDICINE] NIHELL, James. New and extraordinary observations on the prediction of seizures by the pulse, made first by Dr. D. Francisco Solano de Luques, Spaniard [...] Enriched with several new cases and remarks by Mr. Nihell, M.D. First French edition of this important medical treatise on the prediction of seizures by pulse examination. Paris, De Bure, 1748. In-12, smooth spine adorned with gilt fleurons, gilt title on burgundy leather, gold fillet at the edges, red edges. Contemporary binding. XLIV, 1 f. errata, 258 pp. and 3 blank ff., headbands, lettrines and endpapers. Joints very slightly cracked on the first cover, slight rubbing, very rare foxing. First French edition, translated by Lavirotte, of this abridged version by Nihell of Don Solano de Luque's treatise "Lapis Lydius Apolloni". A major medical work, which contributed greatly to making pulse examination a precise means of diagnosis. A fine contemporary copy.