Aurora Beauty Publications, 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. 5 3/4 X 8 1/4 Inches. 346 PP. "One Shade Better offers numerous practical hints on self-improvement for women, with emphasis on the exterior." (from the preface) Signed and inscribed on the FFEP by Toole, a former Head of Instructon at Barbizon School..... More
Newark, NJ: Prudential Insurance Company, 1950. Early Edition. 3 1/2 X 6 3/4 Inches. 8 PP. Scarce "POLIO" issue of the Prudential Health Series of pamphlets issued in the late 40's and 50's. Handy eight page illustrated booklet on Polio and how to treat the disease (as best you could)..... More
New York: Twayne Publishers, 1992. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 172 PP. First printing with complete number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Interesting look at modern epidemics and their influences on culture and literature. The book not only brings to light..... More
Original Autograph, 1995. 5X7 Inches. 5X7 B/W Photograph signed by Laura Huxley, wife of Aldous Huxley and noted American lecturer. More
Arlington, VA: Amierican Soceity of Pension Professionals & Actuaries, 2016. First Edition. Hardcover. 10 1/4 X 10 1/4 Inches. 124 PP. Accompanied by original prospectus letter from ASPPA. A nice history of this professiona organization. More
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1859. First Edition. Cloth. 4 7/8 X 7 1/2 Inches. 122 PP. Important description of AMERICAN BASEBALL, which Elwyn called "Bat and Ball" in his youth. Interestingly, he describes the game as "an imperfect form of cricket," but also clearly states that it was "a..... More
Freeport, IL: W.T. Rawleigh Medical Company, 1912. First Edition. Original wraps. 5 3/4 X 8 3/4 Inches. 64 PP. Original staple wraps. In general, this booklet is the typical advertising vehicle of the time. Much of the book is filled with ads for Rawleigh's many "medicinal" products and for their..... More
Nashville, TN: Tavel, Eastman & Howell, 1877. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 3/4 X 8 5/8 Inches. 230 PP. Housed in original brown cloth binding with gilt title stamping to front cover. The report includes: 1) Report on Sanitary Reform in Nashville (by J. Berrien Lindsley) 2) On the..... More
Boston: Crocker & Brewster, 1929. First American Edition. Hardcover. 5 1/4 X 8 1/4 Inches. 344 PP. First American Edition that has been rebound in quarter linen and plain paper covered boards. A London physician, Good was also known for his prolific writings on medical topics. More
New York: The American Cancer Society, 1956. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 7 7/8 X 10 1/4 Inches. 322 PP. Original stiff wraps with brown cloth binding. One of the very first serious meetings / studies that addressed the link between cigarettes and lung cancer. The researchers presenting here..... More
New York: Macfadden Publications, 1925. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 1/4 X 7 3/4 Inches. 223 PP. First printing of one of the earliest books on the diabetes epidemic that plagues America. Written only three years after the development of insulin, Macfadden throws his hat in the ring to..... More
New York: Methodist Book Concern, 1934. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 4 1/4 X 6 3/4 Inches. 176 PP. First edition copy in original publisher grey cloth binding. A very clean copy with original review slip laid-in. Slight rubbing to edges. Small stain to fore-edge. More
Los Angeles, CA: W.H. Graves, 1930. First Edition, First Printing. Original cloth. 5 1/4 X 7 3/4 Inches. 235 PP. Original first issue with the address on the title page marked through in ink. Accompanied by an original 3 X 5 mailing card for a subscription to Health News magazine..... More