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Pain: Its Causation and Diagnostic Significance in Internal Diseases
by Schmidt, Dr. Rudolph; Vogel, Dr. Karl M.; Zinsser, Dr. Hans
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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Steelton, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1908. This First U.S. Edition was translated from the German and edited by Drs. Vogel and Zinsser. This monumental work on the causes and types of pain and methods of modifying it make this book a true collectible for those interested in the history of the development of medical diagnoses and practices. This century-old work is in Very Good+ condition. It is bound in a satiny navy blue cloth with die-stamped gilt spine titles. There is only light shelf wear. The book is tightly bound. The text pages are clean and bright throughout, with no stains or tears. The book includes 18 illustrations showing areas of pain due to various diseases and conditions. The book measures 5 5/8 by 8 3/4 inches and includes 326 pages, with Index.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Grimalkin Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001785
- Title
- Pain: Its Causation and Diagnostic Significance in Internal Diseases
- Author
- Schmidt, Dr. Rudolph; Vogel, Dr. Karl M.; Zinsser, Dr. Hans
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- J.B. Lippincott
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1908
- Keywords
- Medicine, Pain Causes and Management
- Bookseller catalogs
- Medicine and Science;
Terms of Sale
Grimalkin Books
Grimalkin Books is located in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the first town south of Harrisburg. We specialize in older, unusual books and sets, often literary, artistic, or historical. "Grimalkin" is old English for an old gray cat, mainly because the owner, Bob Amsel, is a cat lover. All books subject to prior sale. Payment must be received within 10 days of the order or item will be returned to stock. We accept money orders, bank checks, personal checks (allow time to clear), PayPal or MasterCard/Visa through Biblio's credit card processing service. International orders must be paid in US dollars and can be paid via PayPal, credit card (through ABE), or International Postal Money Order. Your purchase will be carefully packaged to protect it during shipping. Books may not be returned just because the buyer has changed his mind. Only books with actual defects that were not mentioned by the seller in the listing may be returned. Please insure returns for their full value.
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- Cloth
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- Shelf Wear
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