Peter Cooper Poisoning Drugs Chemicals 1962 2nd Ed Vintage Medical Toxicology

Key Details

Item: Vintage medical / pharmaceutical reference book

Title: Poisoning by Drugs and Chemicals: An Index of Toxic Effects and Their Treatment

Author: Peter Cooper, F.P.S.

Publisher: Alchemist Publications, Division of Thomas Waide & Sons Ltd.

Origin: London, England

Year / Era: 1962

Edition: Second Edition – Revised and Enlarged

First Published: 1958

Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket

Subject: Toxicology / Pharmacy / Medicine / Poison Treatment

Australian Distributor: The Australian Journal of Pharmacy, Melbourne

Original Price: 30 shillings net

Language: English

ISBN: None – published prior to the ISBN system

Colour: Red cloth hardcover with yellow, red and black dust jacket

Markings: Publication details state Second Edition (revised and enlarged), 1962

Mini Story or Hook

A fascinating piece of mid-century medical and pharmaceutical history, Peter Cooper’s Poisoning by Drugs and Chemicals was produced as a practical reference to the toxic effects and treatment of numerous drugs and chemicals.

This revised and enlarged 1962 Second Edition added 88 entirely new monographs, with the text thoroughly revised and additional case reports included. Subjects include first-aid measures, emetics, gastric lavage, antidotes, skin and eye contamination, poisonous inhalations and artificial respiration.

Particularly appealing to collectors of vintage medical, pharmaceutical and scientific books, this example retains its striking original dust jacket and Australian 30-shilling price.

Condition

Condition: Please refer to the detailed description and photographs below.

This is a genuine vintage/pre-owned item.

• Hardcover appears well preserved for its age.

• Original dust jacket is present and remains bright and attractive.

• Dust jacket displays some age-related toning and light wear consistent with a book dating from 1962.

• Original “30s. NET” price remains printed on the jacket flap.

• Red cloth boards appear clean and well presented.

• Pages appear clean and securely bound with light age-related toning.

• No obvious major inscriptions or library markings are visible in the photographed pages.

• Dust jacket is currently housed in a removable protective sleeve.

• Overall, a very presentable example of this specialist medical reference book.

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