Electro Galvanic Regenerator (2 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 3 1/4" x 5 3/4," four-panel foldout promotional for this electrical gadget purported to "perform cures in the most obstinate cases of Lost Atrophy, etc., of the parts, and the like." "Reaching, as it does, the very fountain of manly vigor, it soon restores the local nerves and muscles to full power." Also works "in headaches, neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatism, and all painful nervous affections." Copyrighted 1889, this was likely printed in the 1890's. Good condition: mild stain and a little wear at top edge, a few small figures in ink on front cover.…

Single sheet, folded. 15 cm. Eight panels. Overall toning to paper, short split along one fold. Accompanied by a printed order form (unused) for customers to request shipment of the DeGroot Electro-Galvanic Regenerator, for the cost of $2. Verso of the order form prints an endorsement from the February 22, 1890 edition of the "New England Farmer." The Regenerator is described as "the perfect little wonder, performing cures in the most obstinate cases of Lost or Failing Power, Nervous Debility, Wasting, Atrophy, etc." The product offers hope [and presumably a little jolt] to "men who feel that their virile strength is decreasing." ATWATER 923. OCLC lists two copies: Univ. of Rochester Med. Ctr., SMU.…