Complete Record - Heirs of Hippocrates No. 1179

MATTHEW BAILLIE (1761-1823) A series of engravings accompanied with explanations, which are intended to illustrate the morbid anatomy of some of the most important parts of the human body. Printed by W. Bulmer 1812 2nd ed. Vol. I: 228 pp.; Vol. II: 73 plates. 31.8 cm.

For more information on this author or work, see number: 1176

These volumes were intended to accompany Baillie's Morbid anatomy (see No. 1176). The plates were drawn by William Clift, who became the first curator of the Hunterian Museum, founded by Baillie's uncle, John Hunter, at the Royal College of Surgeons (see Nos. 974 and 976).

See Related Record(s): 974 976

Cited references: Cushing B41; Garrison-Morton 2282 (1st ed., 1799-1802); Osler 1891 (1803 ed.); Wellcome II, p. 87

Gift of Dr. M. E. Barnes