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American Doctors of Destiny: A collection of historical narratives of THE LIVES OF GREAT AMERICAN physicians and surgeons whose service to the nation and to the world has transcended the scope of their profession. Introduction by Harold w. Camp Twenty portraits by Raymond Warren
by Frank J. Jirka
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VG+/Good
- Seller
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Roseburg, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Green buckram cloth covered hardcover boards with gilt decoration on front cover, gilt lettering on spine.
Inscribed and dated on FFE by the author. Hardcover is as new, no defects noted.
DJ has chipping, edge wear and open tear on right side of head of spine on front cover. Some age toning to DJ. Original slipcase in good- condition, with wear and paper loss to one front corner.
In entertaining stories written for the general reader this is a series of that relates the inspiring accomplishments by medical men of America, little known to the average student of history and literature. Included are 21 portraits by Raymond Warren painted from contemporary sources.
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- Bookseller
- Bonnie Lane Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 05-27-2023-04
- Title
- American Doctors of Destiny
- Author
- Frank J. Jirka
- Illustrator
- Raymond Warren
- Format/Binding
- Tight, as new
- Book Condition
- Used - VG+
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Not stated, but likely a first and only edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Normandie House
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1940
- Pages
- 361
- Size
- 9 5/16" x 6 1/8"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- References, Medical Biographies
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography;
Terms of Sale
Bonnie Lane Books
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About the Seller
Bonnie Lane Books
Biblio member since 2022
Roseburg, Oregon
About Bonnie Lane Books
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- Gilt
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