Sunday, August 5, 2012

My "New" Medical Book

 I just found my 2nd medical book in 3 weeks.
They are so very cool and perfectly aged...
(interesting material too) =)
Here is the cover 
 Here is the title.
"Gunn's Newest Family Physician
and
Home Book of Health"
 and info at bottom of binding.
" Nursing the Sick,
Laws of Health,
Sanitary Economy
and
Physical Culture."
Boy., that sounds like it sums things up in a nutshell!
and a couple of the wonderful etchings inside.
a Great find s it is listed from $40- $185!!

woohoo!

blessings all. Have a great Monday....

barbsra jean

PS for those of you who are interested...
Vintage Markeptlace.. our huge sale Aug 4th,
went terrific!! (in spite of 101 degree weather.)
Pics coming soon.


7 comments:

Donna said...

What a great find! I love those gorgeous etchings!

Jennifer said...

Wonderful find! I love old books, if for nothing less than the charm and history they possess!

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

Awesome finds and wonderful graphics! So happy to hear the sale was a success and I'm looking forward to seeing pictures:-)

Little Miss Maggie said...

Terrific finds, Barbara Jean. I love medical books too.

Dortesjs said...

aww such beautiful finds. lovely etchings

She Uses Her Words said...

What great treasures Barbara! I just love big old books!
xo, Karen

Crafty Loops said...

Wow these books look beautiful. I absolutely treasure books and being self taught in bookbinding I have a great deal of respect for books and their makers. These are gorgeous books. Lee x