William Harvey, Exercitationes Duae Anatomicae 1649

Property of a Southern Private Collector Description: William Harvey (1578-1657), Exercitationes duae anatomicae de circulatione sanguinis, Rotterdam: Arnold Leers, 1649, with plain vellum binding, the inside of front cover with handwritten inscription partially in Latin, 'Ex. Libris 'Rob. Thombson 1737 (?)...' and frontis page with dedication 'To Dr. Beale U.S.N. from Mr. Dolan Hong Kong, China, 26 February, 1868'. A landmark medical text by English physician William Harvey. A formal defense of Harvey's revolutionary theory of blood circulation in response to the Parisian anatomist Jean Riolan's theories.Measurements: Height: 5 in. x Width: 2 7/8 in. x Depth: 5/8 in. Condition: Binding intact, wear to edges and corners of boards, wear and creasing along spine, staining and old marks and scratches to vellum, edges of vellum on inside of covers lifting slightly, pages with general light toning, wear to edges, some minor scattered foxing. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.

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