Scratches of a Surgeon
by Wm. Tod Helmuth, M.D
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good-
- Seller
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Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
"Scratches of a Surgeon" by Wm. Tod Helmuth, M.D. 1879 1st edition; Wm. A. Chatterton and Company; Chicago. The book is a satire of foibles of medicine and its practitioners by a literary surgeon with attacks on the pomposity and self-righteousness among physicians. Some of the verses and prose pieces were read before major Homeopathic societies of the day. With headings and illustrations at the beginning and end of chapters. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents. The book is smaller in size - it measures 6 1/4" tall x 4 5/8" wide.
Condition:
Staining to the covers; the top edge of the spine is worn down; wear at the corners. The hinges are starting internally. Mild foxing to the pages (though a bit heavier to a few pages at the front). A couple pages at the back have stains at the bottom edge. The front end paper has a small tear at the outer edge and a name/date (1880) written in pen. Overall the book is in Good- condition.
Condition:
Staining to the covers; the top edge of the spine is worn down; wear at the corners. The hinges are starting internally. Mild foxing to the pages (though a bit heavier to a few pages at the front). A couple pages at the back have stains at the bottom edge. The front end paper has a small tear at the outer edge and a name/date (1880) written in pen. Overall the book is in Good- condition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- CraigsClassics (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5754
- Title
- Scratches of a Surgeon
- Author
- Wm. Tod Helmuth, M.D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Wm. A. Chatterton and Company
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1879
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- wm tod helmuth, scratches of a surgeon, doctors, nurses, hospitals, medicine, science, satire, humor, wit
- Bookseller catalogs
- Non-Fiction; Other;
Terms of Sale
CraigsClassics
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About the Seller
CraigsClassics
Biblio member since 2018
Hudson, New Hampshire
About CraigsClassics
My store offers a curated selection of antiquarian books in a variety of topics with an emphasis on classic literature and children's classics. I take pride in providing great customer service with prompt replies to offers and inquiries, careful packaging and next-day shipping. Based in scenic southern New Hampshire.
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....