A Hereditary Consumptive’s Successful Battle for Life. [with promotional

Description: J.M. Buckley, LL.D. [James Monroe Buckley (1836–1920)] A Hereditary Consumptive’s Successful Battle for Life. [with promotional fold-out for lung apparatus, “Dr. John M. Howe’s Tube”] New York: Eaton & Mains and Cincinnati: Jennings & Graham, (1892). 99pp. First edition? 7¼ x 4¾ inches. Printed, stiff paper covers; sewn. Brief soil to covers; very good. [with] six-panel, illustrated, fold-out promotional brochure for the Howe Tube Company; very good. Health and deep breathing exercises for the benefit of tuberculosis patients written by Methodist clergyman, lecturer, and editor, Rev. James Monroe Buckley (1836–1920). Outdoor exercises are promoted as are the healthful climates of Florida, Georgia, Colorado, California, and Texas. Accompanied by a promotional brochure touting the use of “Dr. John M. Howe’s Tube,” an inhalation device claimed to cure or arrest various throat, lung, and digestive disorders such as bronchitis, hemorrhages, and lung congestion. The brochure contains a testimonial from Buckley who used the device for elocutionary exercises.Our Stock# 3728890 About Us Established in 1995, Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC buys and sells rare and antiquarian books and historical manuscripts published or created in pre-1900 America. We are located in Wilmington, Delaware. Member Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). The Manuscript Society. Ephemera Society of America. Guarantee All items are guaranteed to be as described. Authenticity is guaranteed for the lifetime of the original purchaser. As a member of the above-named trade organizations, we abide by their published code of ethics. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days(prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description for this item, please contact us. We will be happy to answer them. Shipping Items are expertly packed in bubble wrap and shipped in new boxes or reinforced envelopes. No International Buyers Please, no buyers outside of the USA. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving feedback from buyers. If you're unhappy with any part of your transaction with us, please let us know. Our priority is to make you happy and resolve issues promptly. © 2024 Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC. All rights reserved.

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