[4], 109-224pp. xxxii pp. adverts; some in text black and white and colour photographs and illustrations. Pictorial light card covers. 4to. Chipping to edges and wear to covers. Internally, neat, clean, bright and tight. Includes numerous advertisements of the day. Please see seller's photos for picture(s) of volume's contents.
From the editorial: Penicillin is an antibacterial agent of extraordinary potency and is now available in increasing amounts for the treatment of war wounds. In publishing this compendium the aim has been to provide an authoritative account of the properties of penicillin