The Principles of Surgery. London: T. Cadell/Longmas, Hurst, Rees & Orme, 1801-1808. — BELL, JOHN. 1763-1820.

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Sale: Bonhams — Highlights from the Medical Library of J Muhlbauer, Online, New York · 16 June 2025
Record ID: TB-2026-060471
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Bell, John. 1763-1820., The Principles of Surgery. London: T. Cadell/Longmas, Hurst, Rees & Orme, 1801-1808. Bonhams, 16 Jun 2025, lot 124. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-060471.

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Bell, John. 1763-1820., The Principles of Surgery. London: T. Cadell/Longmas, Hurst, Rees & Orme, 1801-1808. Bonhams, 16 Jun 2025, lot 124. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-060471.

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