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The Doctor in Oregon: A Medical History
by Olaf Larsell
- Used
- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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About This Item
Portland, OR: Published by Binfords & Mort for the Oregon Historical Society, 1947. Very Good/Very Good. Portland, OR: Published by Binfords & Mort for the Oregon Historical Society, 1947. First Edition. Octavo. 671 pp. Illustrated dust jacket. Blue boards stamped in gilt. Two unrelated autograph letters signed dated 1876 laid in at front. Both housed in a Clarendon Hotel envelope.
Dust jacket shows light wear and a few nicks along edges with some rubbing to spine. Boards show light shelfwear and gilt along spine dulled. Binding sound and pages unmarked.
History of medicine and doctors in the Pacific Northwest, beginning with Native Americans, continuing to fur traders, the Missionary Period, and on up to World War II.
Dust jacket shows light wear and a few nicks along edges with some rubbing to spine. Boards show light shelfwear and gilt along spine dulled. Binding sound and pages unmarked.
History of medicine and doctors in the Pacific Northwest, beginning with Native Americans, continuing to fur traders, the Missionary Period, and on up to World War II.
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- Bookseller
- Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 25164
- Title
- The Doctor in Oregon: A Medical History
- Author
- Olaf Larsell
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Published by Binfords & Mort for the Oregon Historical Society
- Place of Publication
- Portland, OR
- Date Published
- 1947
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Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
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Washington, District of Columbia
About Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore in the Eastern Market neighborhood of Washington, DC. We have three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books.
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