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[CHICAGO PRE?FIRE IMPRINTS]. The North?Western Medical and ...

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[CHICAGO PRE?FIRE IMPRINTS]. The North?Western Medical and Surgical Journal. Edited by John Evans and Edwin G. Meek. Chicago and Indianapolis: Vol. II: C. A. Swan, 1850.??? Vol, III: Jas. J. Langdon, 1851. ?? Vol. IV: Langdon & Rounds, 1852. ?? Vol. V: Chicago: Ballantyne & Co., 1853. 4 volumes (of 10) only, 8vo. Half period calf over marbled boards, rebacked with original spine labels laid down, all edges marbled (boards gently rubbed, browning or toning throughout). Provenance: J. R. Simpson (book label). FIRST EDITIONS containing a consecutive run of 30 issues that include articles on medical quackery, notices of new Chicago hospitals, diseases and cures, and many others.