Lot 491
Rhinoplasty.- Curious Chirurgical Operation, first report published in Europe on the Indian method of rhinoplasty,1794.
Estimate: £300 - 400
Description
Rhinoplasty.- Curious Chirurgical Operation, in The Gentleman's Magazine, vol. LXIV, Part 2, October, 1794, pp.891-892, engraved plate, other engraved plates relating to other articles, occasional spotting or staining, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, foot of spine and corners worn, joints split, but holding firm, rubbed, [G&M 5735.1], 8vo, 1794.
⁂ The first report published in Europe on the Indian method of rhinoplasty, using skin from the forehead in the reconstruction. The plate shows Cowasjee, a bullock-driver for the English Army, who has undergone the procedure.
Description
Rhinoplasty.- Curious Chirurgical Operation, in The Gentleman's Magazine, vol. LXIV, Part 2, October, 1794, pp.891-892, engraved plate, other engraved plates relating to other articles, occasional spotting or staining, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, foot of spine and corners worn, joints split, but holding firm, rubbed, [G&M 5735.1], 8vo, 1794.
⁂ The first report published in Europe on the Indian method of rhinoplasty, using skin from the forehead in the reconstruction. The plate shows Cowasjee, a bullock-driver for the English Army, who has undergone the procedure.
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