Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Caldwall, James, 1739-1819.

Description

1. [4] p. ill.; 26 cm.

Subject

1. Obstetrical forceps > Early works to 1800
2. Midwifery > Early works to 1800

Call number

1. Pforz (Leake, J. Lecture) 1773

Note

1. Illustration : 1 engraved folding plate : with diagrams of the forceps, and a diagram cross-section of the tool being used to grasp an infant's head within the womb : by J. Caldwell.

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Indexed in (note)

1. ESTC

Author

1. Leake, John, 1729-1792.

Title

1. The description and use of a pair of new forceps / by John Leake, M. D.

Imprint

1. [London, 1773]

Indexed in:

1. ESTC T153360

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Local note

1. Pforzheimer copy : Provenance : Victor A. Schwartz (bookplate) ; Prof. F. Crainz (stamp on the title page of the first item bound in this volume). Bound third of three, with : Leake, J. A lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery. London : R. Baldwin [1773]. -- An account of the Westminster New Lying-in Hospital. [London, 1775?]. Bound together subsequent to publication. Binding : 20th century half green morocco and green cloth, gilt spine decoration and titling (faded). Binder's title : Leake.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to the Pforzheimer Collection

Added author

1. Caldwall, James, 1739-1819. Engraver
2. Schwartz, Victor A. Former owner
3. Crainz, Franco, 1913- Former owner

Research call number

1. Pforz (Leake, J. Lecture) 1773