Fit or Unfit for Marriage

Th. H. Van De Velde

London

:

Chapman and Hall

,

1934

.
First Edition.

22cm x 15cm. xii, 362 pages. Blue cloth, gilt lettering.

Theodoor Hendrik van de Velde (1873-1937) was a Dutch gynaecologist famed for his earlier book Ideal Marriage: Its Physiology and Technique. His work around female ovulation paved the way for modern reproductive treatment and natural family planning.

Discolouration to spine. Closed tears to spine edges at crown. Signature of Dr. Gary Simes, in ink. Lengthy notation to endpapers, in pencil. Good Condition.