xix + 135 pp-632 pp. Illus plates, charts,figs. Primarily in English but some articles are in French, German, or Spanish. The proceedings covered many topics, but primary areas appear to be non-malignant conditions of the osesophagus, pre-malignant conditions of the alimentary tract and ulcerative colitis. These articles were originally published in Gastroenterologia, Vol. 86, Nos 3, 4 and 5, 1956. Blue cloth covers with gilt are a little faded especially at the edges and spine, corners are bumped, interior bottom corners of text are bumped but not egregiously, text otherwise clean and unmarked, binding very sturdy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall