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A series of engravings, accompanied with explanations, which are intended to illustrate the morbid anatomy of some of the most important parts of the human body.
Publication Details
London: W. Bulmer & Co., 1799 CE–1803 CE.
The first systematic atlas of pathology. This work was intended to illustrate No. 2281, but, with its extensive descriptive text for each plate, it may be appreciated separately. The black & white engravings were prepared by John Hunter’s artist and amanuensis, William Clift (1775-1849), and depict numerous specimens from Hunter’s collection. A color facsimile edition of Clift’s personal copy reproducing his original watercolors, including some loaned by the Royal College of Physicians, was published in Melbourne, Univ. of Melbourne Press, 1985.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #2282 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/2899 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | a-series-of-engravings-accompanied-with-explanations-which-are-intended-to-illustrate-the-morbid-anatomy-of-some-of-the-most-important-parts-of-the-human-body |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London
Mentioned in annotation: Melbourne, Australia