GUTHRIE, GEORGE JAMES. 1785-1856. On Injuries of the Head Affecting the Brain. London: John Churchill, 1842. 4to (296 x 228 mm). Original boards, rebacked preserving original spine pieces including printed paper label. 4 pp 'contents' index replaced in facsimile, hinges reinforced, boards rubbed. Provenance: presentation copy inscribed on title page ('with the Authors best compliments'); Charing Cross Hospital Medical School (bookplate and stamps including deaccession stamp; shelf number penned to title). FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY. Guthrie put together this work from a series of lectures he delivered to the Royal College of Surgeons, drawing on his experience as a military surgeon during the Napoleonic Wars, from 1808 to 1815. One of the most renowned military surgeons of his day, he provides frank descriptions of combat head injuries, their treatment, and their outcome. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ Bonhams or one of its affiliated companies within the Bonhams Group owns the lot in whole or in part or has an economic interest equivalent to an ownership interest in the lot. ¤ Unless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number (or bearing an explicit statement such as 'No Reserve' or 'Without Reserve'), which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum hammer price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing