Author: J. M'Gregor-Robertson Title: The Household Physician Two Volumes
Description: London, The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd. c1910 . Cloth. A new and revised edition of this guidebook to household medicine, first aid and health maintenance for every day life. Early edition of The Household Physician by J. M'Gregor-Robertson in the original publisher's cloth bindings in two volumes. A family guide to the preservation of health and the domestic treatment of illness. An early example of 'public health' guidance and the development of personal hygiene in the late nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. Illustrated by many engravings in the text and by colour and monochrome plates. Volume I includes thirty two plates, twenty one of which are in colour. Volume II also includes thirty two plates, nine of which are in colour. Collated, complete.Includes two fascinating 'anatomical models' to each volume of the human form, which folds to reveal its biology. The model to Volume I is detached. In the original publisher's cloth bindings. Externally, very smart. There is some minor bumping to the heads and tails of the spines and to the extremities. The hinges are slightly strained. Internally, firmly bound. The 'anatomical model' of volume 1 is detached. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not stated. Very Good .
Keywords: Household Physician Colour plates Illustrated M'Gregor-Robertson Colour plates Not stated
Price: GBP 58.00 = appr. US$ 82.82 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 837W33
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