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Notes on Lectures on the Practice of Medicine given by William Cullen

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Identifier: Coll-2261

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Scope and Contents

William Cullen. Lectures on the practice of medicine. 9 vols. n.d.

Dates

  • Creation: 18th century (mid to late)

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Biographical / Historical

William Cullen was an alumnus of the University, and became Professor of Chemistry and Medicine at Edinburgh University in 1755. He became the Chair of Medicine in 1766.

Full Extent

9 Volumes

Additional Description

Previous references

Dk.3.54 to Dk.3.62.

Custodial History

"16-4-82" pencilled on inside back cover of all nine volumes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given to Edinburgh University Library by Allen Thomson in 1866 - letter to library inserted in vol. 1 noting details of Thomson's donation to library.

Physical Description

Nine volumes, all brown, leather bound. Banded spine. Title on binding, red and green leather overlay: "Cullen's Practice Vol. 1." (and Vol. 2, 3, 4...). in vol. 9, green leather overlay has some gold ornamentation and some damage.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Notes on Lectures on the Practice of Medicine given by William Cullen, 18th century
Author
Aline Brodin
Date
November 2024
Description rules
Isad(g)2
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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