Albinus on Anatomy First Edition 1979 Vintage Book on the human body 18th cent Illus.

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This is fresh from the attic in very good vintage condition

All the pages are sharp and clean with no messy graffiti of any kind or name inscriptions.

Spine Intact with titles visible and minimal wear.

A few minor nicks and losses to the dust jacket.

Small flaw to front inner board photograph on request.

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SIZE: Height 31 cms x Width 23 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 201pp (exc. index)

The plates were taken directly from the huge dusty old volumes of Albinus' ancient copperplate engravings in the Rare Book Room of the New York Academy of Medicine.

Images were take from the works:

Tabulae Sceleti et Musculorum Corporis Humani ( Tables of the Skeleton and Muscles of the Human Body).

And Tabulae Ossium Humanorum (Tables of the Human Bones).

Because of the beauty and importance of the illustrations in these semantic works it was decided to publish them in this book form as 'Albinus on Anatomy'.

Contents:
An Account of Albinus' Work - Essay by Terence Coyle
On Drawing the Figure - Essay by Robert Beverly Hale

Chapter 1. The Bones and Muscles of the Body
Chapter 2. The Head and Neck
Chapter 3. The Rib Cage
Chapter 4. The Pelvis and Thigh
Chapter 5. The Knee and Lower Leg
Chapter 6.The Foot
Chapter 7. The Shoulder Girdle
Chapter 8. The Arm
Chapter 9. The Hand

An essential and iconic text for anyone interested in Human Anatomy perfect for students or anyone who draws the human figure or just an iconic book to have on your coffee table!

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hardback
• Illustrated
• Collectable
• First Edition
• Vintage Book

BOOK ERA:

• 1970's Vintage Books

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Bernard Siegfried Albinus:

Bernard Siegfried Albinus (1697-1770) was a prominent Dutch anatomist who made significant contributions to the field of anatomy during the 18th century. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany, and studied medicine at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands, where he later became a professor of anatomy.

Albinus is known for his detailed anatomical illustrations, which were considered some of the best of his time. He produced a number of important works, including "Tabulae Sceleti et Musculorum Corporis Humani," a series of engravings that depicted the human skeleton and muscles in detail. He also wrote "Historia Musculorum Hominis," which provided a comprehensive overview of human muscle anatomy.

In addition to his contributions to anatomical knowledge, Albinus was also a skilled teacher and was known for his ability to make complex anatomical concepts accessible to his students. He was highly respected in his field and was elected to the Royal Society in London and the Royal Academy of Sciences in Paris.

Publisher: Pitman Publishing
Date: 1978
Edition: First Thus
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: Yes
ISBN: 9780273014447
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