20. Bell (Sir Charles) On the Nerves; giving an account of some experiments on their structure and functions, 29pp., engraved plate, 1821; Of the nerves which associate the muscles of the chest…, 29pp., engraved plate, 1822, together 2 works in 1 vol., offprints from ‘Philosophical Transactions’, ex-British Medical Association library copy with ink stamp on first title and verso of plate of second (faintly visible on recto), contemporary half green calf, gilt, rubbed, corners worn, rebacked, morocco label, [GM 1255 & 4520; Wellcome II p.136], 4to
est. £350 – £450
The first includes a description of the long thoracic or “Bell’s nerve”, the second the first mention of the facial paralysis known as “Bell’s palsy”.