Galvanism. Essai Theorique et Experimental sur le Galvanisme by Jean Aldini, 1804

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Galvanism. 1804 Essai Theorique et Experimental sur le Galvanisme by Jean Aldini. Paris: de l'Imprimerie de Fournier Fils. First edition, volume one only. Rebound in later cloth, Birmingham Medical Institute gilt stamped to the tail of the spine, the joints and spine ends rubbed, a few scuffs and marks to the boards. Tipped-in presentation slip to the half title page. Illustrated with seven folding plates depicting the process of running electricity through biological matter and bodies. An uncommon first edition of a significant scientific work with association to Mary Shelley, with some deeming Aldini the inspiration for scientist Victor Frankenstein. 8vo. (1) Publisher: de l'Imprimerie de Fournier Fils Publisher Location: Paris Publication Date: 1804 Binding: Hardcover Edition: First Edition