Description

This is a stunning complete collection of 'A History of Pharmacy in Pictures' published by Parke, Davis and Company, featuring original color art prints painted by acclaimed artist Robert A. Thom and edited by George A. Bender. The set includes the original gold envelope portfolio sleeve bearing the Parke-Davis logo, multiple large-format full-color lithographic prints depicting scenes from pharmaceutical history, and accompanying text sheets with detailed historical narratives for each illustration. The highlighted print 'Pharmacy Today and Tomorrow' shows two pharmacists in white coats surrounded by amber apothecary bottles, glassware, a mortar and pestle, and a classic ruby glass pharmacy globe, perfectly capturing mid-century pharmaceutical romanticism. The text inserts are printed in a classic serif typeface and cover topics ranging from 'Before the Dawn of History' to 'The Development of Chemotherapy' and beyond, making this set as educational as it is decorative. A true time capsule for pharmacy historians, medical collectors, and anyone who appreciates the craftsmanship of institutional mid-century American illustration.

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