HEISTER, Laurence [Lorenz]. Medical, Chirurgical, and Anatomical Cases and Observations… translated from the German Original by George Wirgman. London: J. Reeves, L. Hawes, J. Baldwin, et al., 1755. First English edition, 4to (259 x 200mm.) Title with engraved vignette, 8 folding engraved plates, 16pp. 'Contents', 6pp. 'Appendix' to rear. (Browning, occasional spotting, a few corner creases, some damp-staining to the plates.) Contemporary calf, gilt lettering to spine (rebacked, endpapers replaced, rubbing to extremities). Note: initially published in 1731 the 'Chirurgical' was an influential work on surgery that was translated into several languages, and was still used as the standard text in Vienna until 1838. Provenance: Reinhard Neuman? (bookplate to the front pastedown). Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.