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Lot # 77 - Early American Medical Texts – Pharmacology & Domestic Care

Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Start Date/Time:	12-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	19-Nov-2025 8:16:00 PM
Current bid:	$18.00
Highest bidder:	Ballyhooseattle
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Description :

A well-preserved quartet of vintage medical texts, each offering a distinct perspective on early American health care, pharmacological standards, and family medicine. These volumes date from the late 19th to mid-20th century and feature embossed covers, detailed illustrations, and authoritative content.

Included Titles & Features:

Cottage Physician – Introduction by G.W. Post, M.D.
- Richly illustrated with anatomical engravings and home remedy charts
- Designed for layperson use, covering symptoms, treatments, and prevention
- Note: Front cover has detached but is included with the volume
- Decorative spine and embossed cover with period typography
Materia Medica and Pharmacology – Culbreth
- Extensive reference on botanical and synthetic drugs used in early 20th-century medicine
- Includes classification tables, dosage guidelines, and therapeutic indices
- Bound in textured cloth with gilt spine lettering
Pharmacopoeia of the United States – Eighteenth Revision
- Official government publication detailing standardized drug formulations
- Includes chemical compositions, preparation methods, and regulatory notes
- Crisp typography and institutional binding typical of mid-century editions
20th Century Family Physician – Lyman, Feinger, Jones, Belfield
- Encyclopedic guide to household medicine with illustrations and diagnostic charts
- Covers anatomy, hygiene, first aid, and common ailments
- Oversized format with decorative cover and multi-author contributions

Condition Notes: All volumes exhibit significant wear to spines and covers due to age. Edge rubbing, fading, and softening are present throughout. Pages are intact and legible, with occasional foxing and toning. The Cottage Physician has a detached front cover, which is included in the lot. No missing sections noted.

Collector Appeal: This set offers both scholarly and decorative value—ideal for display in medical offices, vintage libraries, or historical collections. Each volume reflects a distinct era of American medical thought and practice.

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Auction History

Highest bidder is Ballyhooseattle

Date	Bid	User
19-Nov-2025 11:49:53 AM	$18.00	Ballyhooseattle
19-Nov-2025 11:49:53 AM	$17.00	Dakiam
19-Nov-2025 8:57:58 AM	$9.00	Ballyhooseattle
12-Nov-2025 6:22:29 PM	$5.00	Dakiam

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Lot # 77 - Early American Medical Texts – Pharmacology & Domestic Care

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