A. Hoffa & Paul Hallopeau - Atlas Manuel des Bandages

Captivating illustrated edition of 128 color plates and 14 figures in the text of this medical-surgical work aimed at presenting bandaging techniques, dressing methods, and devices used to protect injuries, immobilize certain parts of the body, and support the treatment of trauma - At the junction of the 19th and 20th centuries, medicine undergoes significant transformations thanks to advances in anatomy, surgery, asepsis, and the organization of hospital care - In this context, illustrated practical manuals occupy an essential place in the training of doctors, surgeons, and nursing staff, as they complement theoretical knowledge by the observation of precise technical gestures - The work fits into this pedagogical tradition by combining written explanations with visual representations intended to facilitate the learning of the different methods of contention and protection of the body - A. Hoffa & Paul Hallopeau - Atlas Manual of Bandages, Dressings and Devices - 1900 - Librairie J.-B. Baillière et Fils - Approximately 400 pages Good condition of the binding, the volume in its full original cloth binding, wear from use, some minor defects on the cover (cover browned in places), foxing on the edges, gilded head edge, smooth spine, gilded title and authors’ names, cold-embossed rules framing the boards - Good interior condition, browning, nice vignette on the title page, the work enriched with 128 color plates and 14 figures in the text, with Paul Hallopeau’s translation, endpapers in acceptable condition, a pleasing copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days -

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