266, [2 (blank)] pp (including Index). 12mo. 7-1/2" x 4-5/8" A seminal American work on the subject of Nursing, now scarce in any of the early printings. Square & tight. Gilt bright. Pencil pos to preliminary blank. A very respectable VG+ copy. Original publisher's terra-cotta cloth binding stamped in black to front board & gilt stamped spine lettering. Beveled edges Early issue of a work 1st published in 1879 (cf. Cordasco 70-1507). Seller Inventory # 34940

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Title: A HAND-BOOK Of NURSING for Family and ...

Publisher: J. B. Lippincott & Co, Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1889

Binding: Hardcover

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Tavistock Books, established in 1989, specializes in First Editions, Antiquarian Rare & Collectible bibliophilic material with a special focus on Charles Dickens. We maintain a stock of 3000 volumes, which may be seen by appointment or by chance when you are in the greater Reno Area, or by browsing our Web page @ www.tavbooks.com. Tavistock Books is a proud member of the Antiquarian Bookseller's Association of America, the Independent On-Line Booksellers' Association and the Grolier Club.

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