Lot # 3 - Turn-of-the-Century Medical Texts – 1893–1903

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 12-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 19-Nov-2025 7:02:00 PM
Current bid:

$57.00

Highest bidder:

JoAnne

Auction has ended

Description :

This trio of vintage medical volumes offers a compelling look into historical healthcare practices, pharmaceutical standards, and early diagnostic methods. Rich in educational and display value, these books are ideal for collectors, educators, or anyone curating a vintage library.

Included Titles:

  • Pharmacopoeia of the United States of America – Eighth Decennial Revision (1900). A foundational reference detailing pharmaceutical formulations and standards at the turn of the century.

  • The Cottage Physician – With an introduction by G.W. Post, M.D. (circa 1893). A richly illustrated guide to home remedies, anatomy, and disease management, designed for layperson use.

  • Medicology: The Home Physician – Ten Books in One Volume, by 20 Specialists (circa 1903). Encyclopedic in scope, this volume covers anatomy, hygiene, diagnostics, and treatment methods from early 20th-century medical thought.

Condition Notes:

  • All books are hardcover with embossed or gilt detailing

  • Moderate shelf wear consistent with age; no missing pages

  • Some foxing and edge wear present; The Cottage Physician shows light spine wear

  • No excessive markings or damage; suitable for display or reference

Audience Appeal: Ideal for collectors of antique medical texts, educators in medical history, or anyone seeking a visually striking and intellectually rich addition to their library.



Auction History

Highest bidder is JoAnne

Date Bid User
19-Nov-2025 3:14:17 PM $57.00 JoAnne
19-Nov-2025 9:01:34 AM $51.00 Ballyhooseattle
16-Nov-2025 5:46:41 PM $50.00 JoAnne
16-Nov-2025 5:46:41 PM $50.00 Bizyl
16-Nov-2025 5:46:14 PM $41.00 JoAnne
16-Nov-2025 5:46:14 PM $40.00 Bizyl
12-Nov-2025 6:08:30 PM $23.00 JoAnne
12-Nov-2025 6:08:30 PM $22.00 Dakiam
12-Nov-2025 4:10:42 PM $16.00 JoAnne
12-Nov-2025 4:09:40 PM $11.00 Pentipede
12-Nov-2025 4:09:40 PM $10.00 JoAnne
12-Nov-2025 11:35:28 AM $5.00 Pentipede

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