Collection of Midwifery Books
Item Details
A collection of midwifery books. This collection features six books on midwifery bound in leather with gilt ornamentation to both cover and spine, sewn-in bookmark, and raised bands to the spine. The interior of the books include a marbled paste-in with black lettering over a white sticker which includes the numbered limited edition copy and the words The Classics of Obstetrics & Gynecology Library in the Library of Douglas E. Heritage, M.D. The books include A Directory for Midwives by Nicholas Culpeper, A Compendious System of Midwifery by Samuel Bard, The Art of Midwifery Improv’d by Henrick by Hendrik van Deventer, A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Midwifery by William Smellie, and Cases and Observations in Midwifery by William Smellie.
- Please note, the items in this home were exposed to tobacco smoke. EBTH has done its best to accurately relate condition, but interested parties may wish to take this into consideration before bidding.
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Number of Books | 6 |
Condition
- minor scratches to covers.
Dimensions
- measured The Art of Midwifery Improv’d.
Item #
17WDC092-051
