Bell, Principles of Surgery, 1810

The Principles of Surgery. By John Bell, Surgeon. Abridged by J. Augustine Smith, of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, and Professor of Anatomy and Surgery in the College of Physicians and Surgeons in the University of the State of New-York. With Notes and Additions. New-York: Printed and Sold by Collins and Perkins, No. 189, Pearl-Street. 1810. 
 
Octavo in original tree calf with joints/hinges repaired. Red title label on spine. ½ inch tear at head of spine. Board scuffed and stained, with repairs. A bit pf splay. Library of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland bookplate on front pastedown. Prior owner's name on ffep. Library stamps scattered throughout. Seven plates plus in-text figures. Top corner of pages 18-20 involved by mildew stained tidemark. Otherwise variable toning and foxing. 
 
Ffep, blank, title – xii, 562 (2 pages of ads), blank, rfep. 
 
John Bell (1763-1820). First published in 1801 (Garrison Morton 2926 5581) in three volumes, this work went through many editions. The plates are the author’s own work and remain highly esteemed today. The brother of Charles Bell, John was a Scottish surgeon. He was the first to ligate the gluteal artery. He also successfully tied the common carotid and the internal iliac arteries. He is considered the father of surgical anatomy.