Description: The Midwife’s Practical Directory; Or Woman’s Confidential Friend. By Thomas Hester and printed in Philadelphia by L.D. Stone, M.D. 1861, 336 + [10] pp. 5.75” x 3.75”. 16mo . Hardcover full cloth. In good condition, with light rubbing and wear to exterior. Light fading to gilt lettering on spine. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Includes some in-text black-and-white illustrations, with ten additional illustrations and a nicely preserved foldout held at rear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce Civil War-era piece on general instructions for housewives and other women. A great reference piece. COLN1861ABFB
Price: 150 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Thomas Hersey
Region: North America
Publisher: L.D. Stone
Topic: Biological Science
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1861
