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Electricity Curing Many Ills, 1882

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Author: Tipton, A.W.
Title: A Revised and Enlarged Edition of Clark's New System of Electrical Medication.
Place Published: Chicago
Publisher:Chas. J. Johnson
Date Published: 1882
Description:

[1], 264 pp. 23x15 cm (9x6"), green cloth titled in gilt on spine and front cover.

An early treatise on the use of electricity in healing a dazzling variety of ills.

Condition

Front cover soiled, generally rubbed, spine a little frayed, spine darkened; small owner's stick on front pastedown, ownership stamps on each of front matter leaves including title page, very good.

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Electricity Curing Many Ills, 1882

Name: Electricity Curing Many Ills, 1882
SKU: 133813765
Price: 300 USD
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