Old Medical Textbooks Appraisal

Taylor's Principles and Practice of Medical Jurisprudence, Volume I, Tenth Edition, 1948

This item is the title page of "Taylor's Principles and Practice of Medical Jurisprudence," identified as the Tenth Edition. It is Volume I of an unknown total number of volumes, indicated to contain 48 illustrations. The book was edited by Sydney Smith, C.B.E., M.D. (Edin.), F.R.C.P. (Edin.), D.P.H. The legal aspect of the text was revised by W. G. H. Cook, LL.D., M.Sc. (Econ.), (Lond.), and the chemical aspect by C. P. Stewart, Ph.D., M.Sc. The publisher is J. & A. Churchill Ltd., located at 104 Gloucester Place, W.1., London. The publication year is clearly stated as 1948. The page itself appears to be a light, aged cream or off-white color, with text printed in black ink. The typography is traditional and clear, with varied font sizes emphasizing different elements like the main title, edition, and contributors. A notable feature is the publisher's colophon or emblem, a stylized caduceus symbol, typically associated with medicine, enclosed within an upward-pointing shield shape. The overall condition appears to be good, exhibiting typical signs of age such as slight discoloration of the paper but no visible rips, tears, or significant staining. The clarity of the print and the crispness of the page suggest it has been well-preserved for its age, indicating careful handling and storage. This is a scholarly work, evidenced by the academic credentials of its editors and revisers, and its subject matter.