SCARPA, ANTONIO. 1752-1832.


Sull'aneurisma, riflessioni ed osservazioni anatomico-chirugiche. Pavia: Bolzani, 1804. Broadsheets (640 x 468 mm). 15 engraved plates. Modern half calf. Some light staining at end. FIRST EDITION of the first accurate description of arteriosclerosis. "Scarpa distinguished true from false aneurysms. He introduced the concept of arteriosclerosis" (Garrison-Morton). Antonio Scarpa "was one of the most excellent men of his day, inventive, and of untiring diligence. Finer anatomy, especially the anatomy of the nerves and operative surgery, owes to him most vital advancements. He was besides an admirable artist and had studied representation of anatomic subjects in wax under Professor Calza" (Choulant-Frank). "These magnificent anatomical drawings are still considered tremendously important in the study of this well-determined subject today" (Loria). WITH: WISHART, JOHN HENRY. 1781-1834. Translator. A Treatise on the Anatomy, Pathology, and Surgical Treatment of Aneurism. Edinburgh: Mundell, Doig & Stevenson, 1808. 8vo (212 x 130 mm). First English translation of Scarpa's work. Choulant-Frank p.298; Garrison-Morton 2975; Loria, Antonio Scarpa, p.62; See Norman 1902.