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Ophthalmology.- Adams (George) An Essay on Vision, first edition, for the author by R. Hindmarsh,

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Ophthalmology.- Adams (George) An Essay on Vision, first edition, for the author by R. Hindmarsh,

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Ophthalmology.- Adams (George) An Essay on Vision, first edition, folding engraved plate as frontispiece, bookseller's label to pastedown, later morocco, spine gilt with red morocco labels, joints rubbed, 8vo, for the author by R. Hindmarsh, 1789.*** Written as a general guide for the public on the anatomy of the eye and nature of vision, it was the first book to provide general information on the correct and incorrect use of spectacles, and includes a guide on the selection of eyeglasses.

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Ophthalmology.- Adams (George) An Essay on Vision, first edition, for the author by R. Hindmarsh,

Name: Ophthalmology.- Adams (George) An Essay on Vision, first edition, for the author by R. Hindmarsh,
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