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O. P. Jaggi、Atma Ram & Sons、1973、260、24.5 cm

This rare 1973 First Edition of Indian System of Medicine (Illustrated), Volume IV in O. P. Jaggi’s History of Science and Technology in India, surveys Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani during a period of renewed post-independence interest in India’s scientific heritage. Jaggi, Head of Clinical Research at the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, provides a key reference for comparative medicine and South Asian history; the volume is c.260 pages with illustrations. The red spine and mythological medical imagery offer strong aesthetic appeal. Condition is Grade C: severe spine chipping, corner loss, discoloration, and endpaper residue. Professional restoration recommended for collectors and institutions.

Al-Biruni (Original Author), Hakim Mohammed Said (･･･

This 1973 edition, published by the Hamdard National Foundation (Pakistan), presents Al-Biruni’s original Arabic text with a complete English translation by Hakim Mohammed Said, issued as Pakistan Series of Central Asian Studies No. 1. The softcover is in Good (B) condition but shows heavy wear: chipped, torn, and creased edges, especially along the spine. The paper exhibits deep age-toning typical of regional printings. Still, the book remains structurally intact and academically valuable. Approx. 28 × 22.5 cm. A rare and important resource for scholars and collectors of Islamic medicine, pharmacy history, and Central Asian studies.

Frank L. Horsfall, Jr., M.D. and Igor Tamm, M.D. (･･･

This is the Asian Edition, an authorized 1966 photo offset reproduction of the American edition, published in Japan by Igaku Shoin in cooperation with J. B. Lippincott. It documents mid-20th-century international medical collaboration to make essential virology knowledge accessible in Asia. Bound in thick cloth hardcover, it is in Good (B) condition with fading, discoloration, and minor wear; the text block shows heavy age-toning and some spotting, typical of Asian printings of the period. Structurally sound and fully usable. Approx. 25.5 × 17.5 × 5 cm. A valuable item for collectors of medical and publishing history.

Pāṇini (Original Author) / Otto Böhtlingk (Editor/･･･

This complete two volume set (Abteilung I & II) of Pāṇini’s Grammatik is the definitive German edition of Pāṇini’s Sanskrit grammar, reprinted in 1977 by Rinsen Book Company, Kyoto. Edited by renowned Orientalist Otto Böhtlingk, it faithfully reproduces the authoritative 1887 Leipzig Second Edition. Essential for Sanskrit studies, comparative linguistics, and philosophy of language, the set is bound in sturdy beige cloth with dark spines and gold lettering, Grade B (Good to Very Good). Includes original slipcase showing typical wear; minor internal tape residue in Volume II. A highly collectible, academically significant set for libraries, scholars, and Indology enthusiasts.

Ushioda Tokuko (Photographer/Author)、Ushimaoda / P･･･

This is the First Printing (October 10, 2004) of HATS, featuring Japanese photographer Tokuko Ushioda and wearable art designer Mariko Kayama. This copy is exceptionally rare, with double hand signed inscriptions by Ushioda and Kayama, dated to the initial publication. The book documents Kayama’s sculptural hat designs captured through Ushioda’s photography, marking it as a key reference in contemporary Japanese art, avant garde fashion, and photography history. Condition: softcover, Grade A (Near Fine), binding intact with exposed red thread, minimal scuffing or corner wear, signatures clear. A highly collectible and significant art document for enthusiasts and institutions.

Rene J. Dubos, James G. Hirsch (Editors)、Igaku Sho･･･

This is the 1966 First Printing of the authorized Asian Edition of Bacterial and Mycotic Infections of Man (4th ed.), edited by Rene J. Dubos and James G. Hirsch. Printed in Japan by Igaku Shoin as a complete, affordable reproduction of the 1965 Lippincott original, it reflects post-war dissemination of medical knowledge in Asia. Dubos a major Rockefeller microbiologist made this the leading mid-1960s reference on antibiotics, resistance, and fungal disease. Condition: cloth hardcover, Grade B, tight binding, khaki-toned covers with minor rubbing and bumps, no notable defects. A significant medical classic and rare Asian printing provenance for specialist libraries and collectors.

Maurice T. James, Robert F. Harwood (Based on W. B･･･

This Sixth Edition of Herms’s Medical Entomology (Third Printing, 1971) follows the 1969 major revision by James and Harwood. Long a foundational text in public health and tropical medicine, it covers arthropod vectors of major diseases such as malaria and plague, reflecting post-WWII advances in vector control and epidemiology. Condition: gray cloth hardcover, Grade B, structurally sound with mild shelf wear, light discoloration, clean toned edges, and a small ink mark; no dust jacket. This edition documents the development of a classic in medical entomology and merits inclusion in medical history and scientific research collections.

O. P. Jaggi、ATMA RAM & SONS、1973

This is the First Edition (1973) of Indian System of Medicine by O. P. Jaggi, M.D., Ph.D., published by Atma Ram & Sons, Delhi. It is Volume Four of the History of Science and Technology in India series. The book provides a detailed study of the history, theory, and practice of traditional Indian medical systems, including Ayurveda, and is richly illustrated. The cover features artwork depicting figures from the Indian medical tradition. The book’s dimensions cannot be confirmed from images. Condition is rated C (Needs Restoration), with cover wear, a tear at the bottom of the spine, and tanned page edges. Only the book itself is included. Despite condition issues, this first edition is an important academic resource, offering deep insight into traditional Indian medicine. It is highly recommended for collectors and researchers focused on Asian medical history, ethnobotany, or the history of science in South Asia.