Of the rise and progress of the obstetric art; [manuscript].

Title:

Of the rise and progress of the obstetric art [manuscript].

Abstract:

Appears to be a fair copy of lecture notes on obstetrics. The unidentified author cites as authorities Smellie, Ould, Heister, Watts, Cadogan, and others. Particular cases described are from London or elsewhere in England.

Format:

218 leaves : paper; 208 x 126 (174 x 100) mm. bound to 215 x 140 mm.

Identifier:

(OCoLC)ocn155992789; (OCoLC)155992789; (CStRLIN)PAUR99-A3547; (PU)2706826-penndb-Voyager

Provenance:

Formerly owned by the Mercantile Library, Philadelphia (stamp, f. 2r).; Sold by Philadelphia Rare Books and Manuscripts, 1999.

Publisher:

[England, between 1775 and 1799]

Subject:

Obstetrics -- Early works to 1800.; Medicine -- Study and teaching -- Early works to 1800.; Codices.; Lecture notes.; Manuscripts, English; 18th century.; Manuscripts, European.

Type:

Manuscript

Call Number:

Ms. Codex 802

Collection:

Penn in Hand: Selected Manuscripts