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A Manual of the Nervous Diseases of Man. Translated and edited by Edward H. Sieveking. [2 Volumes].
London: Sydenham Society, 1853. First Edition. Hardcover. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. “Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipping surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipping cost increase will be submitted for approval before the order is processed.”
Moritz Heinrich Romberg was a Jewish, German physician from Berlin who published his classic textbook in sections between 1840 and 1846. Considered a pioneer of neurology, he was the first to describe Romberg's sign, a medical sign of impaired proprioception in a patient. He was one of a few number of innovative neurologists in Europe who in the 1820-50 period introduced clinical observation and deduction into what was then an elementary discipline. Edward Henry Sieveking translated it into English in 1853. Good. Rubbed and moderate shelfwear, heavy foxing throughout, cracked upper spine with net exposure and spine waste super (volume 2), discoloration, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Bookplate pasted in. Stamped ex-library. 8vo. xvi, 368 pp; viii, 450 pp. illus (b/w). Dark green stamped decorative cloth with gilt center insignia. Item #12853
Price: $450.00