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Bloodletting Instruments
In the National Museum of History and Technology
Audrey Davis
Toby Appel
Dimensions: 8.5 inches x 11 inches
Illustrated
Hardbound: 101 pages
Publisher: Reprint from edition originally published: Washington, Smithsonian Institution Press
1979
This rare and popular book titled BLOODLETTING INSTRUMENTS IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND
TECHNOLOGY by Audrey Davis and Toby Appel is a reprint of the original published in 1979 by the
Smithsonian Institute as part of their series publications.
Although the original was softcover, this edition has an attractive gray cloth hardcover with white
titling on spine. It has 103 pages with numerous photographs and illustrations exclusive to this
publication of leeching and cupping items of every description with accompanying detailed information.
Some of the contents:
Bleeding, the History, When to Bleed, Instruments and Techniques, Spring Lancets, Early Cupping Instruments,
Instruments of the Professional Cupper, Cupping Procedure, Dry Cupping, Breast Cupping, Leechs,
Artifical Leeches, Phlebotomy, Flint and Thumb Lancets, Bleeding Bowls, Extra Blades and Cases,
Scarificators, Fleams, with tons of historical illustrations and photos of actual instruments.
Probably the most thorough reference source on this fascinating, if not bizarre, subject.
The book is in new, mint, unread condition.
Order by ITEM #BKS-28-07
PRICE: $74.95
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