[Six works medical and ethical works published by Maclachlan, Stewart & Co]

Combe, Andrew (1797-1847) ; Combe, George (1788-1858) ; Caldwell, Charles (1772-1853) ; Hurlbut, E. P. (Elisha P.) ; Warne, Joseph A. (Joseph Andrews) (1795-1881)

Edinburgh : Maclachlan, Stewart & Co, 1848. First Edition. Internally sound reading copy in half leather over wood-pattern printed boards, now with both boards detached and the spine cover lacking. Boards heavily scuffed and worn along the edges. The edges, preliminary pages, and final pages of the text block are slightly foxed; the interior remains clean and tight. The final leaf of each work has been folded over as a bookmark. Remains a very serviceable and internally strong copy overall. Item #458663

Physical description: 1 volume, variously paginated : illustrations ; 25 cm. Notes: Six separately published works bound together, all issued by Maclachlan, Stewart & Co., Edinburgh, 1843-1848. Contents: 1. Andrew Combe. The principles of physiology applied to the preservation of health... 12th ed., 5th impression. 1848. -- 2. George Combe. The constitution of man considered in relation to external objects. 6th ed., rev., corr., and enl. 1847. -- 3. George Combe. Moral philosophy; or the duties of man considered in his individual, domestic, and social capacities. 3rd ed., rev., corr., and enl. 1846. -- 4. Charles Caldwell. Thoughts on physical education, and the true mode of improving the condition of man. 2nd British ed. 1844. -- 5. E.P. Hurlbut. Essays on human rights and their political guaranties. 1847. -- 6. Joseph A. Warne. Phrenology in the family: or, The utility of phrenology in early domestic education. 1843. Subjects: Phrenology - 19th century. Physiology - Popular works - 19th century. Moral philosophy - 19th century. Physical education and training - 19th century. Human rights - Philosophy - 19th century. Child development - Religious aspects - Christianity - 19th century.

Price: €48.00