State Board Questions and Answers for Nurses, 23rd Edition by John Foote

This is an antique or vintage hardcover medical textbook titled 'State Board Questions and Answers for Nurses,' specifically the 23rd Edition, authored by John Foote. The book is bound in a faded red or reddish-pink cloth covering. The spine features gold-toned or gilt-stamped lettering that is somewhat worn, displaying the title, author's name, and edition number. The physical condition reflects significant age and use; notable issues include fraying and tearing at the top and bottom of the spine (head and tail capsules), surface scuffing, and what appears to be water staining or discoloration marks on the lower half of the spine. The binding shows signs of structural stress, with some peeling of the cloth material away from the cardboard substrate. Based on the 23rd edition marking of this specific title, the item likely dates to the mid-20th century, approximately the 1940s or 1950s. The thickness of the volume indicates a comprehensive text, likely used as an intensive study guide for nursing students preparing for licensure exams. Its value lies primarily in its historical interest as a piece of medical educational history rather than as a modern reference tool.