**Originally Listed At $300**

Theophilus Parvin, Ed. "The Western Journal of Medicine, (Formerly Cincinnati Journal of Medicine)" Vol II. Indianapolis, Ind.: T. Parvin & Company, 1867. A fascinating first edition book titled "The Western Journal of Medicine" edited by Theophilus Parvin and published in 1867. The book contains a collection of articles and accounts from a multitude of doctors throughout the American Midwest. Considered an important influence in American Obstetrics and a pioneer in clinical teaching, Theophilus Parvin was a major contributor to the medical literature of his day by authoring many lectures, addresses, and treatises on medical subjects. Some of his writings are still cited on current medical websites. He was able to describe and celebrate human female biology in a "colorful" way that was unprecedented in Victorian society. Size: 6" L x 3" W x 8.5" H (15.2 cm x 7.6 cm x 21.6 cm)

Provenance: private Goldstein collection, Denver, Colorado, USA. The Goldstein's have amassed their collection since the 1960s

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Cover has some tearing, rubbing, fraying, chips, and bending to corners as shown. Pages have some discoloring, a few tears, folds to corners, and some chipping. Marks from previous owners and libraries throughout. Good preservation of text.