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Medical Library of Gerald I. Sugarman, MD
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Title: Observations on the Deranged Manifestations of the Mind, or Insanity
Author: Spurzheim, J[ohann] G[aspar] Description: viii, 260 pp. Errata slip pasted to front endpaper. 4 lithograph plates at rear. (8vo) 9¼x5½, original green cloth, paper spine label. First American Edition."In the present work, Spurzheim concentrates on "only the derangements of the mental functions...The four plates depict side views of the heads and skulls of idiots as well as the plans for a hospital for the insane and one for individuals convalescing from mental illnesses." (Heirs of Hippocrates, 1316) Heading: Place Published: Boston Publisher: Marsh, Capen & Lyon Date Published: 1833 Condition reportSpine label largely lacking, cloth worn and with some soiling, early ownership signatures on endpaper and title page; foxing; very good.
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