Book provides a fascinating insight into the treatment of wounds and illness in the Middle Ages.It is of interest to not only to the Medical profession as a history of there work ,but also to the social historians Large 8vo , Pp, xvi , 216. Very good copy in very good dust jacket.Original maroon cloth covered boards title in gold lettering on spine, also on front unmarked and undamaged. Signed copy by Author on title page.Dust Jacket good with drawing of surgeons on front. very slight fading on spine and back.