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Modern Medicine; A Few Highlights on Diagnosis Treatment and the Specialties
by Don Tworry (pseudonym for Hadden, David)
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very good +
- Seller
-
Walnut Creek, California, United States
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About This Item
Eugene, Oregon: Printed by John Henry Nash, University of Oregon, 1939. First Edition. Wraps. Very good +. Quarto size, 25 pp., inscribed by David Hadden. An uncommon book of verse by David Hadden, one printed late in the career of the eminent typographer and printer John Henry Nash (1871-1947); this volume contains humorous poems regarding several branches of medicine, a comedic take on the experiences of both doctors and patients.
___DESCRIPTION: Light blue paper wraps, black lettering inside floral and ruled borders on the front wrap, fore- and bottom edges uncut, title page with floral decoration in black, floral headpieces in black throughout; quarto size (10.75" by 8"), pagination: [i-ii] iii [iv] 1-21, inscribed by David Hadden on the verso of the last page, with the date "June 11 / 39".
___CONDITION: Volume is almost near fine, with clean wraps, the sewn binding strong, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; the wraps are sunned with a spot or two of light soiling, some off-setting to the first page, and light toning to the edges of some interior pages.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
___DESCRIPTION: Light blue paper wraps, black lettering inside floral and ruled borders on the front wrap, fore- and bottom edges uncut, title page with floral decoration in black, floral headpieces in black throughout; quarto size (10.75" by 8"), pagination: [i-ii] iii [iv] 1-21, inscribed by David Hadden on the verso of the last page, with the date "June 11 / 39".
___CONDITION: Volume is almost near fine, with clean wraps, the sewn binding strong, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; the wraps are sunned with a spot or two of light soiling, some off-setting to the first page, and light toning to the edges of some interior pages.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Swan's Fine Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- SB3359
- Title
- Modern Medicine; A Few Highlights on Diagnosis Treatment and the Specialties
- Author
- Don Tworry (pseudonym for Hadden, David)
- Format/Binding
- Wraps
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Printed by John Henry Nash, University of Oregon
- Place of Publication
- Eugene, Oregon
- Date Published
- 1939
- Keywords
- Fine Press, John Henry Nash, Poetry, Humor, Verse, Medicine
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Swan's Fine Books
Biblio member since 2017
Walnut Creek, California
About Swan's Fine Books
Swan's Fine Books specializes in Fine Press, Illustrated Books, and Books About Books. We also carry a wide array of general antiquarian stock and recently acquired a very nice collection of modern lit. Enjoy browsing our web site and visit our brick-and-mortar shop if you are in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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