Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
Syphilis: Its nature & diffusion popularly considered.
Melbourne, Australia: George Robertson, 1869.
The first work on dermatology or syphilology written, printed and published in Australia. This work is illustrated with chromolithographed plates printed in Australia. This may be the earliest medical book printed in Australia with chromolithographed illustrations. Digital facsimile from Google Books at this link.
Subjects
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #10890 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/13086 |
| Author Bio Link | Australian Dictionary of Biography ↗ |
| External URL | syphilis-its-nature-diffusion-popularly-considered |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Melbourne, Australia