1838 The Philadelphia Practice of Midwifery Charles D Meigs First Ed Illustrated

First edition (1838) of Charles D. Meigs’s The Philadelphia Practice of Midwifery, published by J. Kay, Jun. & Brother (Philadelphia) and J. I. Kay & Co. (Pittsburgh). Small octavo, approx. 7.75" × 4.75", in original leather with gilt spine label. Important early rare American obstetrics text by the Jefferson Medical College obstetrician, preceding his later Obstetrics: The Science and the Art. Ready for the medical/antiquarian shelf or restoration. Boards heavily rubbed; hinges stressed; foxing throughout; old owner label; some marginal dampstains. There is one set of 4 pages separated from the binding. No rips or tears to pages noted. See pictures for further details on condition.