Manuscript of Drawings of the Arteries
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Title:
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Manuscript of Drawings of the Arteries
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Description:
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This manuscript was created by the decorated Scottish surgeon and anatomist, Sir Charles Bell. Bell published a number of medical texts in his lifetime, and was known for his intricate and beautifully crafted illustrations. Engravings of the Arteries, as it was originally titled, contains detailed anatomical drawings with labels and short explanations. It is part of a three book series by Bell, which also includes the books Engravings of the Brain and Engravings of the Nerves. This facsimile has been reproduced with color illustrations. Included is a booklet containing biographical context as well as further information on the watercolor plates shown in the manuscript.
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Creator:
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Bell, Charles, Sir, 1774-1842
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Date:
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1803 [original text published]
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1971 [facsimile published]
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Format:
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20.3cm x 27.3cm x 1.9cm
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Publisher:
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Medicina Rara (New York)
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Type:
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Book with booklet
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Original Format:
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Book
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Tag:
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19th-century physicians
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19th-century texts
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Facsimiles
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Scottish physicians
