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In Service to American Pharmacy The Professional Life of William Procter, Jr.
Tuscaloosa, AL The University of Alabama Press 1992 1st Thus; First Impression Hardcover Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
As new in shrink wrap. Rare.The position of the pharmacist in the structure of health care in the United States evolved during the middle half of the 19th century, roughly from the founding of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1821 to the passage of meaningful pharmaceutical legislation in the 1870s. Higby examines the professional life of William Procter, Jr., generally regarded as the “Father of American Pharmacy,” and follows the development of American pharmacy through four decades of Procter’s professional commitment to the field.
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Liberty Prize Catalog
New York, NY Macfadden Publications 1934 First Edition; First Printing Magazine Good with No dust jacket as issued
Some soiling to cover with creases to corners. Contents clean and bright. This catalog was used by "salesboys" who sold magazines in the 1930's for MacFadden Publications. They would earn coupons "greenies and brownies" which they could then redeem for prizes. Bernarr Macfadden (1868-1955) " became the most successful publisher of magazines in history. He was the first magazine publisher to establish a large, loyal readership. His circulation numbers were the highest in the industry exceeding even the publications of William Randolph Hearst. He truly revolutionized the publishing industry. Virtually overnight Macfadden's net worth increased astronomically. By 1924 at age 56 he had become a multi-millionaire" (bernarrmacadden.com). A rare, if not unique, example of this method of selling which gained momentum after the "Great Depression". Rare.; Vol. 10; Photographs, illustrations
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Wawiri Primitiv Nepek Kolteszete
Budapest, Hungary Bibliotheca 1942 First Edition; First Impression Hardcover Good with no dust jacket
Buff colored cover with red and black illustration and print. Minor chips or dents to cover edges. Book now in archival sleeve to protect condition.Written in Hungarian. Frobenius was regarded as the discoverer of African rock paintings and of African art as such, also the representatives of Hungarian avantgarde had come to hear of his activities. This is how Iván Hevesy, Miklós Radnóti - before his trip to Paris - and even Iván Fónagy (Wawiri. Primitív népek költészete. ' Wawiri. The Poetry of Primitive People', 1942, Budapest) got to know the African texts published by Frobenius. Scarce if not rare. ; 12mo 7" - 7˝" tall; 143 pages; p
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Adam, Alexander Roman Antiquities or, an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Romans
London A.Strahan, Printers-street 1801 First Edition; First Impression Hardcover Fair with no dust jacket
Original 1801 printing. Front and back cover boards are seperated from spine. Pages have browning due to age. Chapter contents include: Foundation of Rome, Senate, Equities, Plebians, Slaves. Rights of Roman Citizens: Private rights, Public Rights, Comitia, Magistrates: Ordinary, Extraordinary Magistrates, rovincial Magistrates. Laws of the Romans. Judical Proceedings, Criminal Trials. Religion of the Romans, Roman Games, Military affairs, Naval Affairs, Customs of the Romans, Weights and Coins, Measures of Length, Methods of Writing, Houses of the Romans, Agriculture, Carriages, Divisions of the City, and Public Buildings. All with many sub-headings. Designed chiefly to illustrate the Latin Classics, By explainging words and phrases, from the rites and customs to which they refer. Scarce. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 616 pages
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Alden, Roger O Toolmaking
Scranton, PA International Textbook Company 1935 First Edition; Various Hardcover Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
Black or dark blue leather cover with embossed lettering. Marbled endpapers. Excellent illustrations throughout. Looks unused. This book was part of an early correspondence course from International Correspondence Schools Ltd. The school was founded in 1889 in Scranton, Pennsylvania by journalist and editor of the Mining Herald*, Thomas J. Foster. Alarmed by frequent mine accidents, Foster advocated better working conditions and stricter safety regulations, which led to Pennsylvania's adoption of the Mine Safety Act of 1885 and the requirement for miners to pass a safety exam. The mission of the school was to 'provide practical men with a technical education, and technical men with a practical education. The organisation expanded to the UK in 1904 and is known as ICS Learn. Scarce if not rare book.; [International textbook company. 189C; Vol. 189c; 12mo 7" - 7˝" tall; 54 pages
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BAILEY,Hamilton and BISHOP,W.J. Notable Names in Medicine and Surgery
London H.K. Lewis & Co 1946 Second Edition; First Impression Hardcover Very Good with no dust jacket
Orange cover has soiling, contents clean. Fully indexed. Has photos of famous doctors thorugh the ages and the speciality they pursued. Scarce. Henry Hamilton Bailey (1 October 1894 – 25 March 1961)[1] was a British surgeon. Bailey became one of the most influential authors of surgical textbooks in the 20th century; when publishing, and perhaps for much of his working life, he dropped his first name, becoming Hamilton Bailey. He was a pioneer in the use of illustrations and photographs in surgical textbooks. (Wikipedia); Illustrations and Photos; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 202 pages
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Bettinelli, Thomas Nouveau Dictionnaire, Italien-Francois Suivant la methode de celui, De M. Veneroni par M L Abbe p.A.P. contenant Tout ce que l'on de meilleur dans les derniers Dictionnaires, & Particulierement dans celui de l'Academie de la Crusca. Enrichi de Plusieurs Mots, Phrases, et Manieres de Parler, &c. &c.
Vega, TXnise Thomas Bettinelli 1756 First Edition (?); First Impression Hardcover Good with no dust jacket
Italian-French Dictionary. Dated 1756. White Skin Cover has been repaired. Some brown spotting to pages. Translation of cover page is:" New Dictionary, Italian-French Following the method of that, From M. Veneroni by M L Abbe P.A.P.Containing All that is best in the last Dictionaries, and Particularly in that of the Academy of Crusca. Enriched with Several Words, Phrases, and Ways of Speaking, & c. & C.", Avenise, Chez Thomas Bettinelli, MDCCLVI with approval and privilege. Section of Proper Names in back along with and explanation of marks and abbreviations. Scarce.; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 822 pages
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Bezmez, S. Larger Redhouse Portable Dictionary Ingilizce-Turkce Turkce-Ingilizce
Istanbul, Turkey Redhouse 2002 975817603X / 9789758176038 First Edition; First Impression Hardcover Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
English-Turkish Dictionary. Blue cover gold lettering. Book and dust look new. Extensive dictionary in both English and Turkish languages. "Each entry has been translated or explained only in those senses in which it is most commonly used. Contains a section on notes to the user in English and Turkish. ; English And Turkish Edition; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1448 pages
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Brackman, Arnold C. The Dream of Troy
Mason & Lipscomb 1656 First Edition; First Impression Hardcover Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
First edition stated, dust not price clipped. The dream of a small boy came to life later when Heinrich Schliemann discovered the ruins of Troy. This book traces his quest and the controversy around it. Fully indexed. Map endpapers.; 1974-01-01; Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 246 pages; The dream of a small boy came to life later when Heinrich Schliemann discovered the ruins of Troy. This book traces his quest and the controversy around it.
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