Lot # 112 - Set of Four Vintage Medical Reference Volumes (c.1930s–1960s)

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 12-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 19-Nov-2025 8:51:00 PM
Current bid:

$32.00

Highest bidder:

Ballyhooseattle

Auction has ended

Description :

A curated collection of four vintage medical reference books spanning pharmacological indexes, official drug standards, clinical medicine, and public health education. These volumes reflect mid-20th-century medical thought and publishing, suitable for collectors, educators, or display in a medical or academic setting.

Titles & Details:

  • The Merck Index – Eighth Edition Merck & Co., c.1968 Comprehensive chemical and pharmaceutical reference; institutional binding with moderate shelf wear

  • Pharmacopoeia of the United States – Thirteenth Revision (XIII) U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, c.1965 Official compendium of drug standards; hardcover with intact spine and light edge toning

  • Modern Medicine – Volume IV Osler & McCrae, Lea & Febiger, c.1930s Covers diseases of the circulatory system, blood, lymphatic system, ductless glands, vasomotor and trophic disorders; gilt spine lettering; light wear consistent with age

  • Encyclopedia of Medical Self-Help – Rosenberg Books Inc., c.1950s Illustrated guide for lay readers, hardcover with moderate wear and strong shelf presence

Condition:

  • All volumes structurally sound with intact bindings

  • Moderate shelf and edge wear; no loose pages

  • Toning and minor cosmetic wear consistent with age

  • Suitable for display, research, or collection

Display Value: Elegant spines and classic typography make this set ideal for bookshelf presentation in medical offices, libraries, or academic collections.

Offered As-Is.



Auction History

Highest bidder is Ballyhooseattle

Date Bid User
19-Nov-2025 11:46:32 AM $32.00 Ballyhooseattle
19-Nov-2025 11:46:32 AM $31.00 Dakiam
19-Nov-2025 9:00:41 AM $15.00 Ballyhooseattle
12-Nov-2025 6:54:29 PM $6.00 Dakiam
12-Nov-2025 4:55:17 PM $5.00 Ldpierson

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