Harold Ives Magoun Osteopathy in the Cranial Field 3rd Ed 1976 HC Illus For Sale

Published in 1976, the Third Edition of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field by Harold Ives Magoun is a foundational clinical textbook produced under the auspices of the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation and The Cranial Academy. The text serves as the definitive guide to the application of osteopathic principles to the cranium, meticulously detailing the pioneering clinical observations of Dr. William Garner Sutherland. Magoun, a Kirksville College of Osteopathy graduate and decorated WWI veteran, was uniquely positioned to codify these teachings as the Executive Vice President of the Foundation.Key Selling Points for Buyers:Essential Clinical Reference: Widely considered the \"bible\" of cranial osteopathy, this text is highly sought after by modern D.O.s, craniosacral therapists, and manual medicine practitioners seeking the original, unadulterated techniques of Sutherland and Magoun.Institutional Pedigree: Printed by The Journal Printing Company in Kirksville, Missouri, tying it directly to the geographic birthplace of the osteopathic profession.Collector Details: Features a gold embossed seal from the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation affixed to the rear endpaper, adding a layer of official authenticity.Private Library Provenance: As another pristine volume from this specialized physician\'s estate, it appeals to institutional buyers and medical historians seeking impeccably preserved reference copies.Condition Description
Near Fine vintage condition. The hardcover binding is exceptionally tight and structurally square, with clean, bright white page block edges. The original white dust jacket is remarkably well-preserved for a clinical text, showing no significant tears or chipping, and only very faint surface rubbing and minimal edge wear. The interior pages are crisp, bright, and completely free of highlighting, underlining, or practitioner notes.