BERNARD, Claude (1813-1878). Introduction à l'étude de la médecine expérimentale. Paris: J.B. Baillière et fils, 1865.
First edition, first issue of ‘probably the greatest classic on the principles of physiological investigation and of the scientific method as applied to the life sciences’ (Garrison-Morton). Intended as the introduction to a multi-volume work that was never finished, this ‘masterly justification and exposition of the use of the experimental method in studying life phenomena has remained a classic of both scientific and philosophical literature’ (Norman). Garrison-Morton 1766.501; Norman 206-7; PMM 353.
Octavo (212 x 133mm). Half-title with ‘Crété’ imprint at foot of verso. Contemporary black boards, green paper spine label with manuscript title (extremities lightly rubbed). Provenance: Prof. Joseph Meyer (contemporary ink stamp).
BERNARD, Claude (1813-1878). Introduction à l'étude de la médecine expérimentale. Paris: J.B. Baillière et fils, 1865.
First edition, first issue of ‘probably the greatest classic on the principles of physiological investigation and of the scientific method as applied to the life sciences’ (Garrison-Morton). Intended as the introduction to a multi-volume work that was never finished, this ‘masterly justification and exposition of the use of the experimental method in studying life phenomena has remained a classic of both scientific and philosophical literature’ (Norman). Garrison-Morton 1766.501; Norman 206-7; PMM 353.
Octavo (212 x 133mm). Half-title with ‘Crété’ imprint at foot of verso. Contemporary black boards, green paper spine label with manuscript title (extremities lightly rubbed). Provenance: Prof. Joseph Meyer (contemporary ink stamp).
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