WATERSTON (David), CUNNINGHAM (D.J). The Edinburgh stereosco - Lot 26

WATERSTON (David), CUNNINGHAM (D.J). The Edinburgh stereoscopic atlas of anatomy. In five sections, each containing fifty subjects, with descriptive text. London, The Caxton publishing company, 1905-1906. 5 pairs of unnumbered leaves and 250 plates, navy blue slipcases with labels describing contents. Box damage. First edition of this modern anatomy illustrated with 500 stereoscopic plates laminated on very strong leaves, suitable for insertion in a stereoscopic viewer, each with anatomical description and physiological explanation of the body parts photographed: the anatomical dissections are by David Waterson, lecturer and preparator in the Department of Anatomy at the University of Edinburgh. His atlas offers an unprecedented view of the human body, combining photographic accuracy, stereoscopic relief effects and scientific knowledge. Each section opens with a double explanatory leaflet: I. Abdomen; II. Pelvis & Thorax; III. Thorax, Upper Limb, Cranio-Cerebral Topography; IV. Central Nervous System, Brain, Head and Neck.