Idols and Invalids

The book is in good condition, bound in green cloth with minimal wear. The pages are clean and intact, and the binding is strong. There are no inscriptions, signatures, or library markings visible. The dust jacket condition cannot be assessed from the available images.

"Idols and Invalids" by James Kemble, Ch.M., F.R.C.S., is a first edition published by Doubleday, Doran & Co., Inc. in 1936. This hardcover edition, printed at the Country Life Press in Garden City, New York, offers a glimpse into the medical and societal observations of its time. The book's significance lies in its first edition status, making it a valuable addition for collectors interested in early 20th-century medical literature. James Kemble's credentials as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons lend authority to his insights. The book is bound in green cloth with the title and author's name on the spine, a classic presentation for the period. This edition is out of print, adding to its rarity and appeal for collectors. The book is in good condition, with no inscriptions or library markings, though the presence or condition of a dust jacket is unknown.