La médecine son passé, son présent, son avenir

First edition.
Birth of medicine, Egyptian, Greek and Roman medicine, Arab medicine, Medicine from Harvey to Jenner, scientific Medicine Laênnec and Jenner, exploration procedures, evolution of therapeutics and surgery, perspectives.
Warm autograph inscription from Etienne May to the Mercure de France review, with a typed signed letter from the publisher addressed to the same review. Complete with publisher's slip.
Covers partially faded, otherwise handsome copy.