MAURICEAU (François). Observations sur la grossesse et l'accouchement des femmes, et sur leurs maladies, & celles des Enfans nouveau-nez. In each of which the causes & reasons of the principal events are described & explained. Paris : L'Auteur, 1694. - In-4, brown calf, ornate ribbed spine, speckled edges (period binding). First edition of these observations by the most famous obstetrician of the 18th century, François Mauriceau (1637-1709). He was the first physician to present all aspects of the art of childbirth with method and clarity. This book is one of the founding texts of modern obstetrics. First published in 1694, it contains 700 observations describing the most important cases of childbirth and pregnancy, as well as the illnesses of women and newborns. The edition is illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author. Binding skilfully restored. Light foxing.