The Northwestern Family Medical Almanac
Chicago, Illinois: H. Scovil, 1870. The Northwestern Family Medical Almanac, advertising "Family Medicines" by H. Scovil of Chicago. Includes: Astronomical Calculations for the year 1870; monthly calendars with "Hints to the Farmer and Housewife"; advertisements for various cures and treatments. The January entry includes an interesting section titled "Judgments of Women", arguing that "the intuitive judgments of women are often more to be relied upon than conclusions which we reach by an elaborate process of reasoning". 8vo (8" by 5.5"), pp. [64], with in-text illustrations, in original illustrated wrappers. Very good. Toned with dust soiling, wear to extremities, chipping, foxing, minor staining. One or two short tears.
Price: $125.00
Item #22001882