HARVEY, William.
The Anatomical Exercises of Dr. William Harvey. De Motu Cordis 1628: De Circulatione Sanguinis 1649: The First English Text of 1653 Now Newly Edited By Geoffrey Keynes.
The Nonesuch Press Edition of The Anatomical Exercises of Dr. William Harvey
London: The Nonesuch Press, 1928.
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The Nonesuch Press limited edition of the tercentenary celebration of the first publication of the text of De Motu Cordis. Octavo, bound in full russet morocco with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, top edge gilt, inner dentelles stamped in blind, title page vignette, with four anatomical illustrations. One of 1450 numbered copies, this is number 828. In near fine condition. Edited by Geoffrey Keynes with a bibliographical postscript and textual notes. Illustrations drawn by Stephen Gooden and engraved by C. Sigrist.
The Anatomical Exercises of Dr. William Harvey: De Motu Cordis (1628) and De Circulatione Sanguinis (1649) represent landmark contributions to the history of medicine and early modern science. In these works, Harvey presents his revolutionary theory of the circulation of blood, fundamentally challenging Galenic physiology by demonstrating through empirical observation and experimentation that the heart functions as a pump, propelling blood in a closed, continuous circuit throughout the body. His methodical use of dissection, quantitative reasoning, and inductive logic exemplifies the emerging empirical approach of the Scientific Revolution. Together, these texts not only transformed anatomical understanding but also laid the groundwork for modern cardiovascular physiology and experimental biology.
The Anatomical Exercises of Dr. William Harvey. De Motu Cordis 1628: De Circulatione Sanguinis 1649: The First English Text of 1653 Now Newly Edited By Geoffrey Keynes.
$375.00
In Stock