Complete 8 Volume Set Across 4 Books
Edited by Morris Fishbein M.D.
Published by H.S. Stuttman Co Publishers: New York 1963
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The Illustrated Medical and Health Encyclopedia, edited by Morris Fishbein, M.D., and published by H.S. Stuttman Co., New York, in 1963, is an authoritative mid-20th-century reference work that bridges professional medical knowledge and accessible health education. Issued as a complete eight-volume set bound into four books, it offers a comprehensive alphabetic survey of medical science — from anatomy and physiology to disease treatment, nutrition, and mental health. Designed for both medical students and home reference, it draws upon the expertise of leading physicians of the era and is richly supported with anatomical diagrams, photographic plates, and coloured illustrations that illuminate the human body in remarkable detail.
Dr. Fishbein, noted for his tenure as editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association, assembled this work to distil complex medical information into clear, accurate entries. The encyclopaedia combines clinical precision with layman readability, including preventative advice and first-aid guidance, making it a trusted domestic health companion during an age of medical optimism and rapid scientific advancement. Each entry balances scientific explanation with practical instruction, reflecting post-war developments in diagnostics, surgery, and public health.
Elegantly bound in red and cream with gilt lettering and classical caduceus motifs, this 1963 edition exemplifies the craftsmanship of the period's major reference publications. The Illustrated Medical and Health Encyclopedia remains a fascinating historical record of mid-century medical thought and educational publishing. It would appeal to collectors of vintage reference books, historians of medicine, and enthusiasts of 20th-century science and illustration."
