1775 MEDICAL TREATISE on DEATH RESUSCITATION PREMATURE BURIAL AUTOPSY antique

img{max-width:100%} Barnardes, Miguel (1708-1771) Instruccion sobre lo arriesgado que es, en ciertos casos, enterrar a las personas, sin constar su muerte por otras señales mas que las vulgares; y sobre los medios mas convenientes para que buelvan en sí los anegados / ... Por ... Miguel Barnades ... Dala a luz el doct. D. Miguel Barnades [i.e. Miguel Barnades y Claris] Obra posthuma. Madrid: Antonio de Sancha; 1775 First edition 8 unnumbered leaves, 509 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf Size 6 by 8" Original vellum binding with manuscript title to the spine Good condition except faded dampstain in the lower outer corner on part of the pages, lacks front endpaper, front hinge broken This interesting medical treatise is concerned with death and resuscitation and contains case histories of people unfortunate enough to be subject to premature burial and autopsy. A long section of funeral customs in different cultures is also included. Chinchilla IV, 56-58; Hernandez Morejon VII, 303-05; Palau 24217. Provenance: Steve Forbes Collection. Text in Spanish ============================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution