- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Humphrey's Book Den, Edmond, OK, U.S.A.Humphrey's Book Den
AbeBooks seller since August 21, 2025
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 14.50
Quantity: 1 available
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Primer of Hygiene by John W. Ritchie and Joseph S. Caldwell 1914 First Edition ? Hardcover, Illustrated New-World Health Series, Book I Published by World Book Company, Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York A simple textbook on personal health and how to keep it, covering nutrition, disease prevention, hygiene, and sanitation. Written by a Professor of Biology at the College of William and Mary and a Professor of Plant Physiology at Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Illustrated by Karl Hassmann and Hermann Heyer. A charming and collectible piece of early 20th century Americana and educational history. CONDITION: ? Hardcover boards: Good ? cloth with age wear, soiling, and some fraying to spine ends as shown in photos ? No dust jacket (as issued) ? Interior pages: Toned with age; spot to title page visible in photos ? Binding: Tight and solid ? Illustrations: Present throughout DETAILS: ? Title: Primer of Hygiene ? Authors: John W. Ritchie & Joseph S. Caldwell ? Publisher: World Book Company, Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York ? Year: 1914 ? Copyright: 1910 by World Book Company ? Series: New-World Health Series, Book I ? Format: Hardcover with illustrations ? No ISBN (pre-ISBN era) Please review all photos carefully as they are considered part of the description. Feel free to message with any questions! Ships carefully packaged. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Primer of Hygiene
- Author
- John W. Ritchie
- Publisher
- World Book Company
- Publication year
- 1914
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- First Edition.
Humphrey's Book Den
Edmond, OK, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since August 21, 2025
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 3 to 7 business days | 7 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 8.50 | US$ 15.00 |
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Humphreys Book Den is an antiquarian and used bookseller based in Oklahoma, specializing in signed and inscribed copies, first editions, and association copies with an emphasis on Latin American literature. We take care to verify signatures and inscriptions, distinguish edition points accurately, and describe condition honestly based on direct examination of each item. Whether you're a collector seeking a documented association copy or a reader looking for a well-preserved first edition, we aim to make that research easy and the transaction straightforward. Inquiries about individual items, pictures, condition details, or provenance documentation are always welcome. Even if it's just to say hello to Humphrey or tell me to feed a treat to the best bookshop dog around!…
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Humphrey's Book Den
OK, U.S.A.