A small archive of items relating to the A.A. Marks Artificial Limb Company in New York between 1905 and 1921. Included is an illustrated book, *Manual of Artificial Limbs* by A.A. Marks copyright 1905; a broadside measuring 21" x 35" entitled "Order Sheet for Artificial Legs and Arms;" three receipts from A.A. Marks; and a return envelope to A.A. Marks. Most of the items very good or better with toning and worn edges, two of the receipts included larger tears and are thus good only. The Marks Company was the "largest manufactory of artificial limbs" at the turn-of-the-century producing a yearly *Manual of Artificial Limbs*, the 1905 edition seen here, with "copious illustrations" demonstrating the merits and uses of their products. The subtitle reads, "Suggestions on amputations, treatment of stumps, history, etc.An exhaustive exposition of prosthesis." The final chapters of the book also include "Tips for Visiting New York" should a patient or doctor go to the Marks' facility and other Marks inventions such as "Marks' improved folding knife and fork." Additionally they sent order sheets to physicians with guides for fitting a person for their new prosthetic which included a cut out ruler, featured here unused. An unusual collection of items pertaining to a niche of 20th Century medicine. Seller Inventory # 427188

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Title: [Archive]: A.A. Marks Artificial Limb Company

Publisher: New York

Publication Date: 1921

Binding: Unbound

Condition: Near Fine

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