Studies on the Diagnosis and Nature of Cancer

Undated (circa 1930). 242pp, illustrated with occasional black and white photographs and diagrams. Quarter-bound in linen under brown paper-covered boards, toned and darkened at edges; black titles on front and spine. Tall 8vo. Heavy wear to spine, small tear at head and front joint, 4cm tear at head and rear joint. Boards lightly soiled, lower corners bumped. Top text block edge dusty, remaining edges lightly tanned. Gutters cracked between copyright and first page and between pages 240-241, binding remains intact. Internally neat, clean and bright. A volume produced by the British Empire Cancer Campaign containing a collection of articles and papers from leading cancer specialists and researchers of the early 20th century on topics such as Early Diagnosis of Cancer of the Bladder; Early Diagnosis of Cancer of the Stomach; Heredity in Relation to Cancer; Recent Statistical Studies; Bone Sarcoma; Immunity to Transplantable Tumours, etc. Forms a clear insight into the state of Cancer science and understanding in the inter-war years.