Macmichael M D William (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. No Jacket. Fourth Printing. Minor wear, inked name on half-title page. The "autobiography" of the Gold-Headed Cane, and its carriers - Radcliffe, Mead, Askew, Pitcairn and Baillie. The Cane, which now resides in the Library of College of Physicians in England. This medical and literary classic, tells the story of the Cane and the medical profession in Great Britain. The Cane was used in ancient days as an essential part of every physician's equipment, to contain aromatic preparations to be inhaled as prevention of contagion. This copy includes a bibliography of the various editions of this work. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition, Second Printing. Bookplate on front pastedown; paragraph article about the book taped to flyleaf. The "autobiography" of the Gold-Headed Cane, and its carriers - Radcliffe, Mead, Askew, Pitcairn and Baillie. The Cane, which now resides in the Library of College of Physicians in England. This medical and literary classic, tells the story of the Cane and the medical profession in Great Britain. The Cane was used in ancient days as an essential part of every physician's equipment, to contain aromatic preparations to be inhaled as prevention of contagion. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. New Edition. The "autobiography" of the Gold-Headed Cane, and its carriers - Radcliffe, Mead, Askew, Pitcairn and Baillie. The Cane, which now resides in the Library of College of Physicians in England. This medical and literary classic, tells the story of the Cane and the medical profession in Great Britain. The Cane was used in ancient days as an essential part of every physician's equipment, to contain aromatic preparations to be inhaled as prevention of contagion. This copy includes a bibliography of the various editions of this work. 205 pages, 40 illustrations. Dust jacket is faded and has a diagonal tear across the front cover (protected with mylar book covering). Book. …

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Publisher's tan cloth with matching spine lettering on a black background, quarto, pp. xxii, 186 plus colophon. Frontispiece and other illustrations. Foreword by James J. Waring. Preface by William J. Kerr. Some foxing first few leaves. Previous owner, a now deceased physician, applied a coat of shellac to the exterior of the book, giving it a bit of a shiny appearance. That same physician's tasteful book plate and date (April 1956) on front paste down. About Very Good with no jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Black leather w/gilt lettering and design. flaw to rear bottom.

Hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Dr. William MacMichael was Registrar of the Royal College of Physicians. He describes the art of medicine as practiced by five celebrated Royal Physicians, each of whom carried the famous cane now preserved in the Royal College of Physicians. Edited with explanatory and illustrative notes and an essay on William Machmichael, M.D., his life, his works, and his editors by Herbert Spencer Robinson. 1932 edition with a dust-jacket that shows small closed tears, browning around the edges and spine. Inside front flap the printed price is covered and replaced with hand-written $5.00. 6½" - 9¼". Book.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. A New Edition. This hardcover edition is in fair condition. The dust jacket shows significant water staining and general wear, but it remains intact. The binding is firm, and the pages are clean and unmarked. Despite the exterior wear, the book's content is preserved well, making it a suitable addition for collectors of medical history. Fair, with significant water staining and wear.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1925. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 306, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 306 306.…