Lot 23
Johann JORG [1st Orthopedic textbook] Leipzig 1810

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J.C.G. JORG. [ORTHOPEDICS] Ueber die Verkrümmungen des menschlichen Körpers...

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"The world’s first scientific orthopedic textbook”

Johann Christian Gottfried JORG (1779-1856). Ueber die Verkrümmungen des menschlichen Körpers und eine rationelle und sichere Heilart derselben. Leipzig: bey Mitzky und Compagnie, 1810. Quarto (9 7/8 x 7 3/4in; 251 x 197mm). Pp. [I-V]-VI-XIV, [1-]2-170. 6 folding engraved plates by J.F. Schroter. (Title and eight following leaves with light brown stain to outer margin). Contemporary half leather over speckled paper-covered boards (soiled, spine detached and defective, corners rubbed). Provenance: early signature to front free endpaper.

“Das erste wissenschaftliche orthopädische Lehrbuch der Welt" [“The world’s first scientific orthopedic textbook”] (J. Löffler). A landmark work – this copy is in acceptable condition internally and the binding can be restored relatively easily.

Valentin: "Wirklich treffliches Buch", pp.66, 135; Hirsch-H. III, 437.