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Up for sale is a fascinating piece of turn-of-the-century medical and social history. This original, self-published booklet titled Ideal Marriage was written and distributed by Dr. Joseph H. Greer from his medical office at 52 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Greer was a prominent and sometimes controversial figure of the era, known for serving as a Professor of Genito-Urinary Diseases at the College of Medicine and Surgery in Chicago.
This rare piece of ephemera offers an incredible look into the medical theories, moral anxieties, and social attitudes of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Fascinating Inner Content & Features:
• A Confidential Address to Men: Sections detailing contemporary views on \"Nervous Debility,\" \"Dread Disease,\" and \"The Secret Vice.\"
• Early 20th-Century Venereal Disease Diagnostics: Includes historical symptom breakdowns and treatment perspectives for Gonorrhea and Syphilis.
• Vintage Medical Advertisements: Features a highly graphic back-cover ad for Dr. Greer’s larger $3.00 compendium, \"A Physician in the House,\" as well as inner ads targeting conditions like Varicocele, complete with illustrations cautioning against the use of suspensories.
• Office Consultation Details: The final pages outline Dr. Greer’s strict office hours (9 to 6, Sundays 9 to 12) and confidential mail-order consultation services.
Condition Report:
This booklet is in Good/Very Good antique condition considering its age and fragile nature. The original paper wrap covers are intact with some expected edge wear, minor corner creasing, and natural age-toning/browning to the pulp paper pages. The staple binding remains secure, and all text and illustrations are fully legible, crisp, and clean. No missing pages. Please see the detailed photos to evaluate the condition for yourself.
A wonderful addition to any collection focusing on the history of medicine, Chicago history, vintage advertising, or early sexology literature
