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Essay on the Uterine Haemorrhage 1822

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Title: An Essay on the Uterine Haemorrhage Which Precedes the Delivery of the Full-Grown Foetus
Author: Rigby, Edward
Description: lxi, [1], 267, [1] ad pp. (8vo) 8½x5¼, early full black calf, gilt-topped raised bands, morocco lettering piece, gilt armorial prize stamping on front. 6th Edition.Presented to Mr. Samuel W. Aldred as the prize for Practical Midwifery by the Medical Officers & Lecturers of St. Bartholomew's Hospital for the year 1848. Leaf at front signed by the author and other medical officers and lecturers. "Rigby was regarded as the leading obstetrician in London during his day...served as physician to the Westminster Lying-In Hospital, lectured on midwifery at St. Thomas' and St. Bartholomew's Hospitals, and was the first president of the Obstetrical Society...". (Heirs of Hippocrates)
Heading: Place Published: London
Publisher: Burks and Kinnebrook
Date Published: 1822