Item Tag 1979

Gryphon Editions | The Pituitary Body and Its Disorders

Described as the "Leonardo Da Vinci" of surgery, Dr. Harvey Cushing was a celebrated clinician, surgeon and professor at Harvard University. As his first book, "The Pituitary Body and Its Disorders' was first delivered as a lecture in New York in 1910. This expanded edition expands on the original lecture and includes many illustrations which were unique to the format at the time. Published as part of the Classics in Medicine Library by Gryphon Editions, Octavo (7" x 10") full leather with gilt designs on covers and spine. Hubbed spine with five compartments, three with writing. silk moir endpapers. Re-creation of the original title page, and inclusion of the original plates, both grayscale and color. Printed on acid free paper with gilt edging; includes silk bookmark sewn into binding. Excellent condition with no signs of wear, smudhing, or foxing. This listing includes the original letter, publisher notes, and postcard. This copy is #1939 of a numbered printing.

Individualism and the Philosophy of the Social Sciences

"Individualism and the Philosophy of the Social Sciences" by Murray Newton Rothbard is a 1st edition trade paperback published by the Cato Institute in 1980. This book, part of the Cato Papers series, delves into the philosophy of the social sciences with a focus on individualism. With a total of 67 pages, it offers insights into social topics through the lens of Rothbard's philosophical perspective. The book is written in English and includes light wear to cover edges, with no markings on the pages or major defects present. A valuable addition for those interested in philosophy and the social sciences. There is staining, and soiling along the covers, as well as creases and dog eared corners, and mild foxing with in the text block. Please see photos for condition.