SAISSY, J. A. An Essay on the Diseases of the Internal Ear...Translated from the Frenchby Nathan R. Smith, M.D., Professor of Surgery in the University ofMaryland, with a Supplement on Diseases of the External Ear by theTranslator. Hatch & Dunning Baltimore 1829 Orig. sheep First edition in English. 228 pp. Folding frontispiece plate. 8vo. Saissy described a Eustachian bougie; he was probably the first to use this instrument. Besides dealing with the labyrinth, his book discusses diseases of the tympanum and Eustachian tube."--See Garrison-Morton 3365, citing the Paris edition of the same year. Spine darkened, with a few old stains; stain on fore-edge margin of final wo leaves or so. Some light toning. With the booklabel and signature (dated 1864) of John Elsner and the earlier ownership signature of a Dr. Hanchett. A very good copy. Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 1102    inquire

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