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Set of 2 Dentistry Books, English Language, Bound Medical Reference, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 2 dentistry books. An English language title on Crown and `bridge work and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

Materials

Paper

Old Steel Engraving of Salvator Rosa, an Italian Baroque Painter and Poet, c1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Huxley, Charles Darwin, etc. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language
Category

Antique 1890s Prints

Materials

Paper

"Timeworn", black, white, books, paper, abandoned, medical, journals, photograph
By Rebecca Skinner
Located in Natick, MA
36 x 24 inch black and white of deteriorated pages in a set of American Medical Association Journals
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Metal

Antique Steel Engraved Print of People Crossing a Ford, circa 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
, John Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, Charles Darwin, etc. Medical books formed a special department, and books
Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Norham Castle in Northumberland, England, near the River Tweed
Located in Langweer, NL
Huxley, Charles Darwin, etc. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language
Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Pendennis Castle, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language for the South American market
Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the River Lyne by Appleton, c.1875
By D. Appleton & Company
Located in Langweer, NL
Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, Charles Darwin, etc. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

"Habitat Relocation Project" Etching on archival paper, botanical, floral
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

17th Century William and Mary Brass Studded Leather Chest
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
designed for the storage and transportation of treasured goods by stagecoach such as clothing, medical
Category

Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

"Animal" Abstract Oil on Canvas Award Winning Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
Reinhardt and Winston Publishing Company, Doubleday, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"Yellow Dialogue" Abstract Oil on Board Award Winning Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
Reinhardt and Winston Publishing Company, Doubleday, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

"Green Landscape" Realist Oil on Canvas Award Winning Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
Reinhardt and Winston Publishing Company, Doubleday, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1990 Untitled Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated, McCalls, Ladies Home
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Captivating "Visitation" William Shields' Masterpiece of Modern Abstract Art
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Captivating "Strong Emotions" William Shields' Masterpiece Modern Abstract Art
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Victor Arrangements" Modern Abstract Fine Art Oil Painting Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Captivating "Kingdons" William Shields' Masterpiece of Modern Abstract Art
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

1990 "Gino's Fantasy" Abstract Oil on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1988 "Utopia" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated, McCalls, Ladies Home
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Thursday Night Jazz" Abstract Painting on Panel William Shields Acclaimed I
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

1994 "Vivid Memories" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"From Here to Infinity" Modern Abstract Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1996 "Early Sunday, II" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1994 "Eye on the Pie II" Abstract Oil Painting Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1994 "Dreamer's Forest" Abstract Painting on Panel William Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Nightmare at Baskin Robbins" Abstract Oil Painting Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Manifestation" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Saturday Night Live" Abstract Painting on Panel William Shields Acclaimed I
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

1997 "Blue Heaven" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1995 "Zone Two" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"A Piece of Heaven" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1991 "A Special Place" Abstract Bill Shields Chicago Academy of Fine Art
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Voyage" Abstract Oil Bill Shields Chicago Academy of Fine Art
Located in Arp, TX
Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated, McCalls, Ladies Home
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

1994 "Outer Limits" Abstract Bill Shields Chicago Academy of Fine Art
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1997 "Brown, Blue Fusion" Abstract Bill Shields Chicago Academy of Fine Art
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

1996 "Red Anchor" Abstract Painting on Panel William Shields Acclaimed I
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

1996 "Playgrounds" Abstract Bill Shields Chicago Academy of Fine Art
Located in Arp, TX
Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated, McCalls, Ladies Home
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Elements of Time & Space
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interesting. "Nostalgia" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Intaglio

Pair of Leather Bound Antique Medical Books, circa 1880s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of leather bound antique medical books, circa 1880s Medical Diagnosis by Da COSTA and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Vintage French Abstract Drawing - Medical Books
Located in Houston, TX
A fascinating abstract pencil drawing of an array of French medical books - titled "Obstetrique
Category

1930s Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil, Paper, Pencil

Early 18th Century Human Body Medical Book
Located in London, GB
Early 18th Century Human Body Medical Book Dated 1769 this fine example of a rare book on the
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Books

Materials

Paper

Rare 1673 medical, philosophical book paranormal discussion
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most unusual books that I have come across is this extremley rare edition from 1673 of
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Books

Materials

Paper

20th Century Vellum Bound Prescription Medical Chemist Pharmacy Book Ledger
Located in Lowestoft, GB
20th century vellum bound ledger that has later been used for medical prescriptions, inside there
Category

Vintage 1930s English Books

Materials

Paper

The Pause That Refreshes Medical Times cover, March, 1964
By Stevan Dohanos
Located in New Orleans, LA
this charming piece. From the stacks of medical books and periodicals on the desk (on top is an issue
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Matching Pair of Theodore Alexander Republic Low Bookcases with Single Drawer
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
for her medical books. The frames are made from Acidia wood which has a lovely vintage patina, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Print of a Waterfall in Wales by Appleton, c.1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Huxley, Charles Darwin, etc. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language
Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Dad’s Car Collection (Junkyard)
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Ink

Quarrying
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

Dad’s Car Collection
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

Dad’s Car Collection
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interesting. "Nostalgia" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

Untitled (Queen Anne's Lace)
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Antique Print of Hannibal's Crossing of the Alps, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language for the South American market
Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century Optometrist Oil on Canvas by G Slipper
Located in Dallas, TX
with numerous books, probably medical books. Of course, the optometrist/doctor could have been a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Habitat Relocation Project
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

Properties of Air & Water
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Intaglio, Archival Paper

Elements of Time & Space
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interesting. "Nostalgia" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Intaglio

One Pink Pussy
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a ‘vehement desire’ to get
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching

New Moon Blue Moon
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching

Habitat Relocation Project
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interesting. "Nostalgia" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

Dad’s Car Collection
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interesting. "Nostalgia" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

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On 1stDibs, there are several options of medical books available for sale. A selection of these works in the contemporary, modern and Old Masters styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Medical books available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, black, beige, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Lisa Houck, Alex Sher, Katie VanVliet, Dr. Robert John Thornton and Paul Greenberg produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, paper and watercolor.

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Prices for pieces in our collection of medical books start at $40 and top out at $350,000 with the average selling for $1,334.