Notes from cases of surgery which have occurr'd in the practice of Dr. P.S. Physick., 1798-1811.

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Notes from cases of surgery which have occurr'd in the practice of Dr. P.S. Physick., 1798-1811.

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Notes, as well as, sketches, drawings and watercolors of cases occur throughout both volumes.

2 v. 31 cm.

College of Physicians of Philadelphia

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Physick, Philip Syng, 1768-1837

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