Bidspirit auction | 1948 Library of Health Complete

1948 Library of Health Complete Guide to Prevention and Cure of Disease - This single-volume medical encyclopedia is titled Library of Health: Complete Guide to Prevention and Cure of Disease, featuring the revised 1948 edition edited by B. Frank Scholl, Ph.G., M.D. The volume is bound in a red, textured material with embossed decorative sunburst motifs and gilt lettering on the spine. The text block features marbled edges. Internally, the work contains numerous halftone and color plates, including cellular diagrams and specialized anatomical charts with layered cut-out illustrations. The title page indicates the work was published by the Historical Publishing Co. of Philadelphia and sold by The Clarke Distributing Co. of Detroit. Height: 10 inches Thickness: 4.75 inches The item exhibits significant signs of age and use. The binding shows heavy wear, fraying, and structural separation from the text block along the spine and hinges. Internal pages and plates show toning consistent with age.