Anatomy of the Human Body – H. K. Wagner – 11 Moveable Plates + Pregnancy Plates

Anatomy of the Human Body – H. K. Wagner – 11 Moveable Plates + Pregnancy Plates – Rare Medical Flap Book

Item specifics:

• Format: Hardcover

• Publication Year: c.1900–1920

• Author: H. K. Wagner

• Publisher: Virtue’s Household Physician

• Language: English

• Binding: Red cloth with gilt emblem

• Illustrations: 11 anatomical flap plates + 3 pregnancy plates (hand-coloured lithographs)

• Type: Moveable anatomical atlas

Condition:
Fair to good antique condition. Outer cover shows edge rubbing and some scuffing. Binding a little loose. Plates complete and coloured overlays intact, with some handling wear consistent with age. Please see photos for details.

Description:
Rare antique anatomical flap book, devised and coloured by Dr. H. K. Wagner, specially prepared for Virtue’s Household Physician. Features 11 dissectible plates with movable layers illustrating the muscular, vascular, and skeletal systems, followed by 3 plates illustrating pregnancy (including double pregnancy). A striking example of early 20th-century medical illustration and a highly collectible item for those interested in medicine, history of science, and moveable books.

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