Matched Set Of 5 CLASSICS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY HB LTD Collector’s Ed. Office Decor

Description: Matched Set Of 5 CLASSICS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY HB LTD Collector’s Ed. Office Decor. This beautifully bound set of 5 classic ophthalmology/optometry books was reissued as a limited collector’s edition in 1979 by Robert E. Krieger Publishing Co., NY. as the Classics in Ophthalmology series. These elegant volumes are bound in blue leather and decorated with gold printing on binding and striking golden rod of Asclepius on cover. End papers are a beautiful marbled design. Each volume is hand numbered 252 out of 300 limited copies. These books are facsimiles of the original editions and have been reprinted with new introductions, all by Paul Henkind (1932-1986), the Francis DeJur Professor and chairman of the department of ophthalmology at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein School of Medicine in NY. The following five books come with this set: 1. F.C. Donders ON THE ANOMALIES AND REFRACTION OF THE EYE, Facsimile of 1864 edition, This epochal volume laid the foundation for much of the modern practice of ophthalmology. Written with remarkable clarity and precision, this book still deserves to be read by anyone interested in refraction. Many diagrams. Ephemera included: eye chart, 656 pp 2. William Mackenzie A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON DISEASES OF THE EYE, Facsimile of 1833 edition The most important ophthalmologic treatise in the English language prior to the invention of the ophthalmoscope. . Filled with wonderful descriptions of ocular disorders as they were seen with the naked eye. 732 pp. 3. E. Landlolt. A MANUAL OF EXAMINATION OF THE EYES, Facsimile of 1879 edition The English translation (by Swan M. Burnett) of a classic book used by students of the latter quarter of the 19th century. Lucidly written, it still contains much of practical value for physicians today. Ephemera: 2 remarkable charts dealing with ocular motility. 328 pp. 4. S. Ernest Whitnall. THE ANATOMY OF THE HUMAN ORBIT AND ACCESSORY ORGANS OF VISION, Facsimile of 1932 edition Revised second edition published in 1932 by Oxford University Press. Long out of print, this is the finest treatise on the human orbit and periocular tissues. Written by an eminent anatomist who made fundamental contributions to orbital anatomy. Many excellent and practical illustrations complement a superb text. A timeless book. 480 pp. 5. Jonathan Hutchinson. DISEASES OF EYE AND EAR, Facsimile of 1863 edition This rare work was written by perhaps the greatest master of clinical observation. In this work one can see how Hutchinson used his clinical case notes to construct the edifice of knowledge about congenital syphilis, which is still the core of information about the subject. A treasure for anyone interested in clinical medicine. 272 pp. These 43 year old books are in good condition with no markings or tears to interior. Tight bindings. Bumped corners on a few of the books. Some light edge wear. Gold printing on binding is faded on #2 (Mackenzie) and #3 (Landolt). Leather chipped at bottom left spine, crack of about an inch at bottom hinge where endpaper meets spine on #1 (Donders). No loose pages on any of the books. Not ex-library. Please see photos. Impressive books that would make an excellent gift or purchase for an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or medical student. Beautiful decor and also fascinating medical-historical reading. Unique and hard to find.

Price: 200 USD

Location: Taylors, South Carolina

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