The Home Medical Encyclopedia: A Guide to Health
Dr. Peter J. Steincrohn (Likely lead contributor based on edition style)
📚 Genre
Reference, Medical & Health
🏢 Publisher
Lexicon Publications / Sci-Sloane
📅 Publication Year
Circa 1970s - 1980s
🔢 ISBN
N/A - Likely predates modern ISBN or is a subscription/mail-order edition
About This Book
A comprehensive household reference guide for common medical symptoms, first aid, and disease prevention. The cover features a teal-blue textured faux-leather (leatherette) binding with silver-gilt stamped lettering and a small scrolled emblem in the center.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
Approximately 400-600 pages
Edition
Hardcover, Subscription/Premium Edition
Series
Stand-alone reference volume
Target Audience
General Audience, Family/Household
Collector Information
Condition
Good. There is some light wear on the corners and edges of the spine, and minor surface scuffing on the front cover. The binding appears tight.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Rarity
Common. These types of home medical guides were mass-produced in high volume during the late 20th century.
Historical Significance
Represents the era of 'door-to-door' or mail-order medical knowledge before the digital age, when home encyclopedias were essential household staples.
Collector Notes
Very low collectibility value. Most buyers look for these for nostalgic decor rather than medical accuracy, as much of the medical advice is now significantly outdated. To preserve, keep in a dry environment to prevent the faux-leather from peeling or 'red rot' from developing in the binding materials.
Similar Books
The Merck Manual of Medical Information by Merck; The Mayo Clinic Family Health Book by Mayo Clinic; The American Medical Association Family Medical Guide by AMA.
Notable Features
Textured 'alligator-skin' style cloth binding; silver foil stamping.