Bidspirit auction | Dictionnaire de Médecine, de Chirurgie,

Dictionnaire de Médecine, de Chirurgie, de Pharmacie… – Littre & Robin (1873) A monumental 19th-century medical encyclopaedia - An impressive and highly important work by Émile Littré and Charles Robin, leading figures in 19th-century medicine and scientific scholarship. This is the 13th edition (1873), fully revised, of one of the most comprehensive medical dictionaries of its time — an essential reference for physicians, scholars, and students across Europe. 📚 Exceptional content:  • Extensive coverage of medicine, surgery, pharmacy, and veterinary science  • Advanced scientific terminology and definitions  • Multilingual synonymy: Latin, Greek, German, English, Italian, and Spanish  • 562 in-text illustrations  • A major historical and scientific reference work A remarkable testament to the development of medical science and scientific language in the 19th century. Bibliographic details: Authors: Émile Littré; Charles Robin Title: Dictionnaire de Médecine… Publisher: J.-B. Baillière et Fils, Paris Year: 1873 Edition: 13th, fully revised Pages: 1836 + publisher’s catalogue Illustrations: 562 in-text figures Binding: Original hardcover Language: French Condition: Good condition for its age; expected signs of wear, solid binding, complete interior. ⚕️ A massive and historically significant volume — highly desirable for collectors of medical history and antique scientific books.