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TURNBULL, A[lexander]. Treatment of the diseases of the eye, by means of prussic acid vapour, and other medicinal agents.

London. John Churchill, 1843. First edition.
8vo. vi, ii, [1], 4-89, [7]. With an engraved frontispiece and two final leaves of publisher's advertisements. Original publisher's buff paper boards, printed paper lettering-piece to upper board. Lightly rubbed, marked, and dulled. Offsetting to title page. Presentation copy, pencilled inscription to FEP.
The first edition of ophthalmologist Alexander Turnbull's (1794/5-1881) treatise on the use of Hydrocyanic and Chlorocyanic acid in the treatment of corneal conditions.
£ 150.00 Antiquates Ref: 18469