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:
What a great find! I love those gorgeous etchings!
Wonderful find! I love old books, if for nothing less than the charm and history they possess!
Awesome finds and wonderful graphics! So happy to hear the sale was a success and I'm looking forward to seeing pictures:-)
Terrific finds, Barbara Jean. I love medical books too.
aww such beautiful finds. lovely etchings
What great treasures Barbara! I just love big old books!
xo, Karen
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
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