2 Wood's Library of Medical Authors: Diseases of Women/Materia Medica 1879 HC

Item Details:

• Title 1: Disease of Women
• Author: Lawson Tait
• Publisher: William Wood & Company
• Copyright: 1879
• Edition: 2nd Edition

Item Details:

• Title 2: Materia Medico and Therapeutics
• Author: Henry G. Piffard
• Publisher: William Wood & Company
• Copyright: 1879
• Edition: Unstated

Condition:

• The book is in acceptable condition.
• There's moderate soiling and scuffing on the covers.
• Edges show rubbing with some material loss.
• Edges have fraying material.
• The text block has tarnishing and soiling.
• Pages are soiled but readability is not affected.
• Pastedowns and free endpapers have foxing and soiling.
• The bindings are breaking down.

These two medical books from 1879 are great for those interested in historical medical knowledge. To use them, simply open the pages and start reading. When handling, make sure your hands are clean to avoid further soiling. Store them in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent any additional damage. Since the bindings are breaking down, be gentle when opening and closing the books to avoid losing pages. Don't bend the covers too much as they are already scuffed and may tear easily. Enjoy exploring the medical wisdom of the past!