MAURICEAU (François), On the Diseases of Pregnant Women and - Lot 231

MAURICEAU (François), On the Diseases of Pregnant Women and New Mothers. Paris, Cercle du Livre Précieux, 1964. In-8, full red morocco by the publisher, richly gilded decoration on the covers and spine. An elegant bibliophile reprint of one of the most famous obstetric treatises of the Ancien Régime. First published in 1668, François Mauriceau’s work represents a fundamental milestone in the history of medicine and the art of childbirth. A renowned surgeon at the Hôtel-Dieu in Paris, Mauriceau sets forth with remarkable precision the obstetric knowledge of his time, the various fetal presentations, the complications of pregnancy, and the care to be provided to both mothers and newborns. His treatise exerted considerable influence in France and throughout Europe for over a century and remains today a major testament to the history of medicine. This edition reproduces the famous engraved title page as well as the illustrations from the original work and is presented in a luxurious full red morocco binding. The binding is in fine condition, with fresh and well-preserved gilding. The interior is in very good condition, with clean paper and no noticeable foxing. A fine copy of this bibliophile reprint of a classic of French obstetrics.