The Gold-Headed Cane.
by Macmichael, William. William Osler (introduction by)
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Kanab, Utah, United States
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About This Item
Paul B. Hoeber, New York, 1915 First edition thus. Paper-covered boards, gilt spine lettering, gilt front board decoration (the cane), top edge gilt, 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches, 261 pp., index. Very good (a little foxing and slight soiling, spine and boards; spine lettering moderately faded; attractive bookplate, front pastedown; binding tight and pages clean). Introduction by Sir William Osler. (3214002). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good.
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- Bookseller
- Boojum and Snark Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3118
- Title
- The Gold-Headed Cane.
- Author
- Macmichael, William. William Osler (introduction by)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Paul B. Hoeber, New York
- Date Published
- 1915
- Keywords
- MEDICINE, WILLIAM OSLER, JOHN RADCLIFFE, OXFORD, ENGLAND, ARCHIBALD PITCAIRN, MATTHEW BAILLIE, MEAD, ASKEW
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About the Seller
Boojum and Snark Books
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About Boojum and Snark Books
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- Top Edge Gilt
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