BRIGHT, RICHARD. 1789-1858. 'Fatal epilepsy, fron suppurtion between the dura mater and arachnoi...

BRIGHT, RICHARD. 1789-1858. 'Fatal epilepsy, fron suppurtion between the dura mater and arachnoid, in consequence of blood having been effused in that situation.' IN: Guy's Hospital Reports, Volume I, pp 36-40. London: Samuel Highley, 1836. (Complete issue.) 8vo. Contemporary half calf and marbled boards, rebacked retaining original spine laid down. Rubbed, front hinge cracked, bookplate (Janus Foundation, San Francisco). 'Bright was the first to describe unilateral ('Jacksonian') epilepsy' (Garrison-Morton-Norman 3811). WITH: 'Cases and observations illustrative of diagnosis where tumors are situated at the basis of the brain; or where other parts of the brain and spinal cord suffer lesion from disease.' IN: Guy's Hospital Reports, Volume II, p 279-310. London: Samuel Highley, 1836. 8vo. Contemporary half calf and marbled boards, rebacked. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Without reserve For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing