The Natural History of the Human Teeth, including a particular elucidation of the changes which take place, during the second dentition and describing the proper mode of treatment to prevent irregularities of the teeth. To which is added an account of the diseases which affect children during the first dentition. Illustrated with thirteen copper-plates. By Joseph Fox. First edition. 4to. Pp viii, 100, plus thirteen full page plates, each with explanatory leaf and tissue guard. Edges uncut, good quality later half morocco on marbled boards, new endpapers. Early ownership inscription on title page, deaccessioned from the University of Chicago with stamps on the verso of the title page, but otherwise free of stamps, last two plates somewhat affected by an old damp splash, otherwise an attractive example of this seminal work (please see photos), complete and correct, with good margins.