Microbes, Men and Monarchs by Aldo Castellani
$49.99
Microbes, Men and Monarchs: A Doctor's Life in Many Lands is the autobiography of Aldo Castellani, an Italian physician and specialist in tropical medicine. His memoir recounts a wide-ranging international medical career and encounters with royalty and prominent figures.
Bibliography: Victor Gollancz Ltd, London, 1960; first edition; hardcover with blue dust jacket; 287 pages; English. Illustrated with photographs. No ISBN identified.
Condition: Blue dust jacket has rubbing, scratches, edge wear and scuffs at the spine and corners. Some foxing and age-toning to the title page and page edges.
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ALL PRODUCTS, HEALTH & MEDICAL, NON-FICTION BOOKS, VINTAGE BOOKS
Type: NON FICTION
Category: 1960S, A0013, ALDO CASTELLANI, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, BOOKS, MEDICAL HISTORY, MEDICINE, NON FICTION, TROPICAL MEDICINE, VICTOR GOLLANCZ, VINTAGE BOOKS
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