WHAT PRICE CIVILIZATION: THE CAUSES, PREVENTION AND CURE OF HUMAN CANCER.
Washington, SC: Modern Science Press, [1946]. Rare First Edition. Perkins attempted to discover cures for human cancer and ways of preventing the disease. “His epoch-making discoveries may well take their places the most important discoveries of modern science” [blurb on dust jacket]. Perkins was also very active in the 1950s effort to prevent the fluoridation of public drinking water in the United States. A rare book. I have been unable to find any copies for sale in the marketplace. 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket; 145 pages. Item #57943
Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight); little wear & soil (few tiny tears) d/j.
Price: $175.00
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