Hafner Publishing Company, 1958. REYNOLDS, S.R.M. PHYSIOLOGY OF THE UTERUS. Illustrated. New York: Hafner Publishing Company, 1965. 8vo., brown cloth in dust jacket. Second Revised Edition of the 1949 issue, but with corrections and new material. With the personal bookplate and an inscription regarding doctor's W. Robert Penman and Dorothy..... More
G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1964. RHODES, Laura. [With Lucy L. Robbins]. CHASTISE ME WITH SCORPIONS. With a Commentary by Lewis L. Robbins. NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons, [1964]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Lewis Robbins on front endpaper: "To Roy Foster, with appreciation for his dedicated interest..... More
Broadman Press, 1960. ROBINSON, Luther. WE MADE PEACE WITH POLIO. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, [1960]. Small 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Robinson on the front endpaper: "To Dr. and Mrs. W.H. Parker, who will understand better than most people the experiences recorded in this..... More
NY: Henry Schuman, [1950]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Roddis on the front endpaper: "Oct. 8, 1951. To: Stephen and Milly Ryan with the compliments and affectionate regards of the author, Lewis H. Roddis USN." James Lind [1716–1794), considered the "Father of Naval Hygiene,” was a Scottish doctor. He..... More
Prentice-Hall, 1969. ROSENFELD, Albert. THE SECOND GENESIS: THE COMING CONTROL OF LIFE. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, [1969]. Small 4to., cloth & boards in dust jacket. Second Printing. Signed presentation by Rosenfeld on front endpaper: "For Mimi Jennewein??, with all good wishes for arriving unscathed in Genesis II. Al Rosenfeld." Very..... More
B.B. Bellaire, 1935. RUBIN, Herman H. THE GLANDS OF LIFE: THE STORY OF THE MYSTERIOUS DUCTLESS GLANDS. THEIR EFFECTS ON OUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, APPEARANCE, PERSONALITY AND BEHAVIOR. NY: B.B. Bellaire, [1935]. Small 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Rubin on the front endpaper: "New..... More
Stratford House, 1948. RUBIN, Herman M.D. YOUR LIFE IS IN YOUR GLANDS: HOW YOUR ENDOCRINE GLANDS AFFECT YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL HEALTH, YOUR APPEARANCE, PERSONALITY AND BEHAVIOR. NY: Stratford House, Inc., 1948. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Rubin on the front endpaper: " Sept.14/48..... More
Harvey and Blythe, 1962. SALMON, Harold W. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY. London: Harvey and Blythe, Ltd., [1962]. 8vo, cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Salmon on the front endpaper: "To Bill & Pauline, with love & all good wishes from the author. Harold W. Salmon. 1962." Near..... More
Urbana & Chicago: University of Illinois Press, [1993]. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. A remarkable presentation copy from Schmitz, to his wife: "9 May '93 Mother's Day. To my beautiful helpmate, Mary Jane [nee English] without whom life would be very bleak. She had much to do with this book..... More
The Press Of Western Reserve University, 1954. SCHROEDER, Oliver; [Editor]. PHYSICIAN IN THE COURTROOM. Cleveland: The Press Of Western Reserve University, 1954. 8vo., blue cloth stamped in gilt with original glassine d/j. First Edition. The first in a series of books for use by lawyers and doctors to be issued..... More
North Atlantic Books, 1999. KESWICK, Lauren. SCHULTZ, R. Louis. OUT IN THE OPEN: THE COMPLETE MALE PELVIS. Photographs by Lauren Keswick. Berkele, CA: North Atlantic Books, [1999]. Small quarto, printed wraps. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Schultz on the half-title page: "Maureen [Burgess]. Best wishes for 2000. Louis..... More
NY: Henry Holt, 1933. With two full-page maps & 20 photographs on 16 plates. National Recovery Administration Edition. Signed presentation from Helene Schweitzer, wife of theologian and physician Albert Schweitzer [1875-1965]: "To Bassett W. Hough with much gratitude from [then uses printed title "The Forest Hospital At Lambarene] & its..... More
Harper and Row, 1969. SEGAL, Maurice S. BRONCHIAL ASTHMA: CURRENT CONCEPTS IN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF STATUS ASTHMATICUS. NY: Harper and Row, [1969]. 8vo., printed wraps. First Edition. In the "modern Treatment" series. Signed presentation from Segal on the front cover: "To Dr. Alvan Borach, A constant stimulus to all..... More
George S. Davis, 1882. STOWELL, Charles H. [With Louise Reed Stowell]. MICROSCOPICAL DIAGNOSIS. Detroit: George S. Davis, 1882. 8vo., embossed dark-brown cloth, decorative gilt on front cover & spine. Extensively Illustrated. A nice copy. Very Good (minor wear covers with gilt stamping bright; contents clean & tight). $75.00. More
The Blanchard Press, 1931. STRACHSTEIN, Abraham. THE PENALTY: WHY MUST WE PAY IT?. NY: The Blanchard Press, [1931]. Small 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed inscription by Strachstein on front endpaper: "Compliments of the Author, Abraham Strachstein." Good (spine dampstained, bookplate on front pastedown); worn small chips, tears..... More
William Morrow & Company, 1973. SWEENEY III, William J. [With Barbara Lang Stern]. WOMAN'S DOCTOR: A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF AN OBSTETRICIAN-GYNECOLOGIST. NY: William Morrow & Company, 1973. 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Stern on front blank-page: "July 4, 1973. To Mary..... More
NY: J.H. Sears & Company, Inc., 1928. First Edition. A great association copy with a signed presentation from Torrance to his mother: "To the dearest and sweetest mother in all the world. The best way is always your way. Arthur Torrance, 1929." Uncommon to find any signed copy, much less..... More
[Hemlock, NY]: Crosset And Williams, 1946. Signed by Trott (as “Capt. M.C.”) opposite the title page. Also signed by Emmett [R. Corey?] on the same page. Harold Trott [1899-1961] was a Captain in the U.S. Medical Corp. “Campus Shadows” describes his life as a medical student at McGill University between..... More
McGraw-Hill, 1966. TRUPIN, Dr. James W. [With Al Hirshberg]. VIETNAM DOCTOR: The Story of Project Concern. NY: McGraw-Hill, [1966]. 8vo., cloth and boards in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from the author on front endpaper, to American author Anita Loos: "Anita, What a pleasure to meet you, to share..... More
NY: Chas A. Tyrell, 1916. Later Edition, 115th printing! Small 8vo., red cloth with titles stamped in gilt; 222 pages. Very Good (covers nice; & pretty bright; contents clean & tight). More
Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1965. VALENTI, Carlo. [With Constance E. Hellman]. MOTHER TO BE. NY: Appleton-Century-Crofts, [1965]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Valenti on front endpaper: "April 15, 1965. To Mrs. and Dr. Albert Aldridge, with great admiration and affection. Carlo." Near fine in d/j. $45.00. More
The Christopher Publishing House, 1941. VEROVITZ, C.H. DISEASES OF THE VEINS AND LYMPHATICS OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY: A MANUAL OF VEINS AND LYMPHATICS OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY FOR STUDENTS AND PRACTITIONERS. Boston: The Christopher Publishing House, [1941]. Illustrated with photographs & sketches. 8vo., pebbled olive cloth, stamped in gilt. First..... More
Richard R. Smith, 1947. VOGEL, Karl. THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CHARAKA CLUB: VOLUME XI. NY: Richard R. Smith, 1947. Small 4to., white cloth with grey boards stamped in black. First Edition. The Charaka Club was a society of doctors. Signed presentation by Vogel on front endpaper: "To Griff and Liz..... More
E.P. Dutton, 1970. WALSH, William B. HOPE IN THE EAST: THE MISSION TO CEYLON. NY: E.P. Dutton, 1970. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Walsh on front endpaper: "April 1, 1970. To Liz Coale, With deep affection, Bill Walsh." Near fine; moderate wear d/j. $35.00... More
Chas. W. Warner, 1934. WARNER, Charles W. QUACKS. Jackson, Mississippi: Chas. W. Warner, 1934. 12mo., black cloth stamped in orange. Seventh Printing, Revised and Enlarged. A study of medical quakery- its history, legal implications, etc. Also states that Christian Science "is not a religion. It is a highly profitable system..... More
