
The Gulick Hygiene Series: Emergencies (Book Two) by Charlotte Vetter Gulick
This is an early 20th-century educational textbook titled 'Emergencies,' which is Book Two of the Gulick Hygiene Series, authored by Charlotte Vetter Gulick. The book was published by Ginn and Company, a major educational publisher with offices listed in Boston, New York, Chicago, London, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, and San Francisco. The physical construction consists of thick, age-toned paper pages with a matte finish, characteristic of the late Progressive Era (circa 1906-1920). The typography features classic serif fonts popular in academic publishing during this period. The provided image shows the title page and the opposing list of titles in the series, framed within a simple linear border. Notable features include the comprehensive series list, which includes 'Good Health,' 'Town and City,' 'The Body at Work,' and 'Control of Body and Mind.' The condition shows visible signs of age including uniform yellowing and oxidized edges of the paper, minor foxing or light staining on the upper left corner of the left-hand page, and softened corners of the paper. This book was part of a major public health education movement in the United States, intended to teach hygiene and safety to school-aged children.
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$25 - $45
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Antique Books and Educational Ephemera
Appraised On
April 29, 2026
Estimated Value
$25 - $45
Item Description
This is an early 20th-century educational textbook titled 'Emergencies,' which is Book Two of the Gulick Hygiene Series, authored by Charlotte Vetter Gulick. The book was published by Ginn and Company, a major educational publisher with offices listed in Boston, New York, Chicago, London, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, and San Francisco. The physical construction consists of thick, age-toned paper pages with a matte finish, characteristic of the late Progressive Era (circa 1906-1920). The typography features classic serif fonts popular in academic publishing during this period. The provided image shows the title page and the opposing list of titles in the series, framed within a simple linear border. Notable features include the comprehensive series list, which includes 'Good Health,' 'Town and City,' 'The Body at Work,' and 'Control of Body and Mind.' The condition shows visible signs of age including uniform yellowing and oxidized edges of the paper, minor foxing or light staining on the upper left corner of the left-hand page, and softened corners of the paper. This book was part of a major public health education movement in the United States, intended to teach hygiene and safety to school-aged children.
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