1. Harvey, William – [Harvey, William] van Bemmel, Willem (after the artist) / Houbraken, J. (engraver).

William Harvey M.D.

Original copper engraving portrait of english physician William Harvey, ″ first known physician to describe completely and in detail the systemic circulation and properties of blood”. The vintage engraving shows William Harvey, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, in a medallion draped with cloth, also shows a drawing of the cardiovascular system, parts of a plant, and a snake entwined around a stick, suggesting a caduceus. [The original engraving is framed and comes with an exceptional Facsimile of the first edition of “De Motu Cordis (see images)”]. [Amsterdam], J. Houbraken, no year [c.1770]. Beautifully Framed. Size of frame with Harvey’s portrait: 32 cm x 38 cm. Size of the actual portrait engraving: 9.5 cm x 15.5 cm. Excellent condition !

2. Willius, Frederick and Thomas J. Dry.

A History of the Heart and Circulation.

Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders & Co., 1948. 15 cm x 24 cm. XVII, 456 pages. Illustrations in black and white throughout. Original Hardcover in protective Mylar. Excellent – super condition of the rare edition with only very minor signs of external wear. Name of preowner W.S.Chisholm on pastedown.