Cathell M D (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good++. No Jacket. Self Published, "Crowning Edition". No stamps or writing. Corner and edgewear. "How to Doctor" advice.

Hard cover. Condition: Good. No jacket. The cover is shelf worn with the corner edges being slightly bumped. The top and bottom edges of the spine are creased and bumped. Binding is secure. Ink signature from the previous owner on the front end page leaf, otherwise all other pages are clean and unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Acceptable used condition, with outer wear and cover stains, a somewhat frayed binding, minor yellowing within, and occasional pencil marks in the margins, to highlight passages of interest to a reader. A well-used text, this particular copy bears the bookplate of our late friend Billy Joe Tatum, noted author, herbalist, and wild foods authority. Herself the wife of an Arkansas country doctor, she collected many such books, and (typical of her) left inside this copy a penny postcard dated 1910 from a doctor's brother, advising him he "need not come," because "Esta's fever is getting along nicely." Postcard will be included with this sale. A fun collectible, containing many drops of wisdom, such as (in a passage to "be exceedingly cautious in giving certificates of insanity . . .) "Gold begets in brethren hate, And gold doth friendships separate.".

Cloth. Condition: Good Plus. Second Edition. A book that was written by a physician for physicians and covering subjects not taught in medical school: politics, visiting patients, fees, etc. Interesting gift to give to the MD who likes fun books. Old book, green cloth has stains on the covers, very light fraying to edges. Inside is very good. Still straight and tight. Email us for a picture, we ship fast.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Edition; Tenth Edition (carefully revised and greatly enlarged). Cloth. 2 volumes. Writings and fiction on physician life and observation. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver?s, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Toning throughout, DJ with closed tears, else tight, bright and unmarred. Shelfwear/toning to cloth. First Edition; Tenth Edition (carefully revised and greatly enlarged).