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A lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery : including the history, nature and tendency of that science ; with a view of its several branches, and a proper means of attaining a perfect knowledge of the whole. Together with animadversions on the qualification and deportment of an accoucheur ; publicly delivered the 4th of October, 1773

Title
  1. A lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery : including the history, nature and tendency of that science ; with a view of its several branches, and a proper means of attaining a perfect knowledge of the whole. Together with animadversions on the qualification and deportment of an accoucheur ; publicly delivered the 4th of October, 1773 / by John Leake, M. D., member of the Royal College of Physicians, London ; and physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital.
Published by
  1. London : Printed for R. Baldwin, Pater-noster Row, and T. Evans, near York Buildings, Strand, [1773]
Author
  1. Leake, John, 1729-1792.

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Additional authors
  1. Baldwin, R. (Robert), 1737-1810.
  2. Evans, Thomas, active 1773-1774.
Description
  1. [4], 60 p. ; 26 cm. (4to)
Subject
  1. Midwifery > Early works to 1800
  2. Childbirth > Early works to 1800
Call number
  1. Pforz (Leake, J. Lecture) 1773
Note
  1. Signatures: [A]-Q² [chi]².
  2. Thomas Evans, bookseller at 429 Strand, operated between 1773-1774 (cf. Maxted, I. The London book trades).
Access (note)
  1. Restricted access;
Indexed in (note)
  1. ESTC
Author
  1. Leake, John, 1729-1792.
Title
  1. A lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery : including the history, nature and tendency of that science ; with a view of its several branches, and a proper means of attaining a perfect knowledge of the whole. Together with animadversions on the qualification and deportment of an accoucheur ; publicly delivered the 4th of October, 1773 / by John Leake, M. D., member of the Royal College of Physicians, London ; and physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital.
Imprint
  1. London : Printed for R. Baldwin, Pater-noster Row, and T. Evans, near York Buildings, Strand, [1773]
Indexed in:
  1. ESTC T37693
Restricted access
  1. Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Local note
  1. Pforzheimer copy : Lacking half-title. Provenance : Victor A. Schwartz (book-plate) ; Prof. F. Crainz (stamp on title page). Bound with : An account of the Westminster New Lying-in Hospital. [London, 1775?] -- Leake, J. The description and use of a pair of new forceps. [London, 1773]. Bound together subsequent to publication. Binding : 20th century half green morocco and green cloth, gilt spine decoration and titling (faded). Binder's title : Leake.
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Added author
  1. Baldwin, R. (Robert), 1737-1810. Publisher
  2. Evans, Thomas, active 1773-1774. Publisher
  3. Schwartz, Victor A. Former owner
  4. Crainz, Franco, 1913- Former owner
Research call number
  1. Pforz (Leake, J. Lecture) 1773
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