Patrick’s Rare Books
@patricksrarebooks
Forensic Pathologist buying & selling antiquarian medical books, theology, & Bibles. patricksrarebooks.com Author of The Grave Below.
So here’s the skinny. I wrote down a bunch of ideas for a possible third novel yesterday. I don’t hate all of them, but I’m not thrilled with most. I then drafted a bit of content. I liked the ideas, but hated the execution. I’m going to let this sit for a long time before I decide if I will commit.
For your theology library. Old Princeton interest. Written by AA Hodge; provenance SC Hodge.
These three books, all signed by various Hodges, now available on our site.
To heck with Odysseus. When are we going to get a major motion picture about Hippocrates of Cos?
Build an 18th century surgery home library. Your friends will be envious.
Pop quiz: This limited edition miniature book took its title from which Bible verse?
Just a little book humor for you Bible & theology collectors.
Happy 4th of July. Today we have available for you a set by a physician who signed the Declaration of Independence.
1562 folio Great Bible. This one was clearly rescued by a prior owner with lots of restorations, rebinding, & a custom clamshell. Someone saw the value of preserving it. And we agree. The Great Bible was the first authorized version, appointed to be read in public services in the Church of England.
Is this book inscribed to who I think it’s inscribed to?
Have you ever had surgery? Did you live through it? Thank this guy.
Warning. The last two images may disturb some viewers. One is an obstetric catastrophe due to baby’s position. The other is removing the head after delivering the body following IUFD. Smellie’s Midwifery, enormous atlas with text volumes. #obstetrics #pregnancy #midwife #womenshealth #newborn
People on another platform are discussing pride amongst academians in publicly announcing that they refuse to read the Bible. Let me make this abundantly clear. You should read the Bible. It destroys other books. Once you’ve read it, you’ll understand why antiquarian copies fetch the prices they do.
Astley Cooper on Dislocations and Fractures. For the orthopedic surgeon in your life.
What’s everyone reading? This just arrived and I’ve enjoyed the first two chapters so far.
A book of forensic interest. An overturned 18th century murder conviction and the expert witness’ testimony about the autopsy findings. www.patricksrarebooks.com/product-page...
I got logged out of this app months ago and couldn’t bother to care enough to log back in. But I guess I’m back now. Still doing the rare book thing.
Here’s a set you don’t find too often. It’s true that orphan volumes, often from later editions (and often American editions), are not uncommon. But we have the London edition from 1860-1864 in four volumes for your consideration.