Histoire des phlegmasies ou Inflammations chroniques fondée sur de nouvelles observations de clinique et d'anatomie pathologique.

3 vol., 8vo: xxviii-397, [4]-668, [4]-508 pp. (some min. spotting and browning).

Contemp. tree calf (corners sl. rubbed), gilt orn. flat spines (heads and tails def.), marbled endpapers.

Third ed. of this important work by Broussais (1772-1838), the most celebrated physician of his day, also called the "most sanguinary physician in history". His theory was that many diseases are due to inflammation, especially of gastrointestinal tract. In this work he begins to develop his doctrine which advocates his "médicine physiologique" (Garrison & Morton).
Ref. BnF. - Welcome II:248. - Cp. Garrison & Morton 1698.
Joined: 1. Monneret, Ed. - Traité élémentaire de pathologie interne. Paris, Béchet Jeune, 1864-1866. 3 vol., 4to (some min. spotting and browning). Contemp. half red sheep, gilt orn. flat spines. Ref. BnF. - 2. Laennec, R.-T.-H. - Traité de l'auscultation médiate et des maladies des poumons et du coeur. Paris, Chaudé, 1831. 3 vol., 4to (some spotting). Later binding, orig. wr. pres., uncut. Ill. with 4 double-page pl. This work was first publ. in 1819 and went with a stethoscope invented by the author. Ref. Wellcome III:429. (9 vol.)