[MEDICINE]. [HEBERDEN, Sr., Dr. William, contributor]. Medical Transactions Published by the College of Physicians in London. London: S. Baker and J. Dodsley [and:] J. Dodsley and P. Emlsly, 1768-1785. 8vos. Illustrated with 2 folding plates. 3 volumes (out of an eventual 6). Contemporary full calf (bindings vary a bit), spines stamped in gilt, red gilt morocco lettering labels (bindings worn, soiled, chipped, some joints cracking, text toned, foxed, occasionally soiled, occasional ownership markings). Good. FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST THREE VOLUMES OF THIS IMPORTANT BRITISH MEDICAL PERIODICAL. In these volumes are Hebreden?s classic description of Chicken Pox; Baker on lead poisoning; Warren on bronchial polyps; Hebreden?s description of night blindness; Hebreden?s classic description of Angina Pectoris (?Some Account of a Disorder of The Breast? volume II, p. 59), and more. Hebreden?s work on Angina Pectoris is of particular importance, and is highly regarded to this very day. Measurements: 9 x 6 x 2?.