Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Only. Stated First Printing. SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the front flyleaf "For Bun and Meal Pincus with all my love, Albert, June 9 1965". Dust jacket has edge-tears and is faded. This work presents the history of the search for hormone treatments, being "the story of the research and development of the natural and synthetic hormones that have resulted in the birth control pill, and a score of therapies against heart disease, arthritis, menopausal changes, and mental illness". DATED, INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Book.
MAISEL, Albert Q. THE HORMONE QUEST. NY: Random House, [1965]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Maisel on the front endpaper: "For Sarah, the best of all Sarah's and a wonderful friend. All our love, Albert. Sept 4 1965." Near fine; little edgewear (price-clipped) d/j. $50.00.