SCARPA Antonio Saggio di osservazioni e d’esperienze sulle principali Malattie degli Occhi.

Garrison-Morton, 5835; Waller, 8543; Becker coll., 327; Norman, 1899.

First edition. The first important work on ophtalmology published in Italy by the “father of Italian Ophthalmology”.

“In this work, Scarpa first described the operation of iridodialysis. The chapters on diseases of the vessels in the eye, on cataract, and on staphyloma are particularly noteworthy. Scarpa’s books were all superbly illustrated with his own drawings and the plates in this work, engraved by Faustino Anderloni, bear witness to Scarpa’s artistic talent. Duke-Elder considered this the greatest work on ophthalmic pathology that had appeared up to its time” (Becker coll.).

Tear restored at inner margin of 4 leaves slightly touching the text.

From the library of Dr. Jacques Mawas (blind stamp).