Elemens de physiologie

Second edition of the translation by Bordenave. The work had first appeared in Latin in 1749, in Göttingen.
Full marbled blonde sheep binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title-label. Worn headcaps. Scattered foxing. Paper partly yellowed.
Considered one of the principal figures of his time, Haller was at once a naturalist, physician, anatomist and poet. He is justly regarded as the father of physiology. In this classic manual, Haller provides a critical overview of the anatomical and physiological knowledge of his era.