Wellington, New Zealand: A H & A W Reed, 1974. One of NZs first female doctors, describes what it was like to fight disease in primitive conditions, and the predjudice againsts females in medical practice in the 1920s. CONDITION Red bds with bright Gilt title (fresh with sharp cnrs) pp 159 with historic photo illus. Copy is crisp and bright. Original DJ is sl rubbed to spine ends else bright. #New Zealand Biography#. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Ariel Books (NZ)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 12885
Title: Lady Doctor: Vintage Model
Author: Preston, Frances I
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0589008684
ISBN 13: 9780589008680
Publisher: A H & A W Reed
Place of Publication: Wellington, New Zealand
Date Published: 1974
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: New Zealand
Bookseller catalogs: Biography & Autobiography;

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