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2 volumes. [6], xvi, 552; [4], 518, [1] pp. Large folding table at rear of Volume 2. (8vo) period calf backed boards, red and black leather spine labels, paper shelf labels lettered in an early hand. First and Only Edition.

The Hôpital des Enfans Malades, founded in 1802 in Paris, was the first and foremost children’s hospital in Europe.  Dugès (1797-1838), with Marie Boivin, did classical work in gynecology (See Garrison-Morton 6028).  He was the nephew and editor of the renowned midwife, Marie Louise Lachapelle (See Garrison-Morton 6170).  British Library Catalogue (Readex edition), Vol. 7, p. 835, col. 938.  Not in Grulee.  A scarce title, not in Wellcome." With the later ownership stamp of F. Mayor Dr. Ch. on the title-page of both volumes, not affecting text.