Christian R. Holmes: Man and Physician
by [MEDICINE]. [HOLMES, Christian R.]. FISCHER, Martin
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About This Item
Springfield, Charles C. Thomas, 1937.. First edition. 4to. Author's preface. Illustrations. Title page printed in red and black, large initials and top borders in text printed in red. Original gilt stamped dark blue morocco over blue cloth, uncut and partly unopened. Dust jacket (unclipped; spine faded; two short tears). Very good. 233 pages. Signed and inscribed by Fischer on title page: "To Erne W. Watson with the greetings of Martin Fischer, 1950". Holmes designed and built several hospitals in California, and was a pioneer in the Hospital Reform movement.. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.
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- Title
- Christian R. Holmes: Man and Physician
- Author
- [MEDICINE]. [HOLMES, Christian R.]. FISCHER, Martin
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Springfield, Charles C. Thomas, 1937.
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