[Medicine]. DUNCAN (Daniel). A new and mechanical explanatio - Lot 580

[Medicine]. DUNCAN (Daniel). A new and mechanical explanation of animal actions. Where the functions of the soul are treated. With an easy method to demonstrate exactly all the parts of the brain, without cutting its own substance. And a Discourse on its formation. Paris, Jean d'Houry, 1678. In-12, speckled fawn basane, spine with 5 ornate nerves, tan morocco t.p., gilt roulette on the edges, speckled red edges (period binding). First edition. Rare. Chapter V, on the method of dissecting the brain, describes the cavum of the septum pellucidum, later known as Duncan's ventricle. Old bookplate on title, another cancelled. Copy complete with errata. Mottling, boards rubbed, minor worm damage to upper board hinge, wear to corners. A good copy of this rare edition.