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The War Against Malaria And Tropical Diseases

Partington, Wilfred

London: Propaganda Committee of the Ross Institute Fund, 1923. 1st. Hardcover. Foreword by John Masefield. This is the story of Sir Ronald Ross' discovery of the part played by the mosquito in spreading malaria and other tropical diseases. Illustrated with two black & white photographs and one two-page map. Presentation signed by the printer George W. Jones designating it as one of four copies specially printed and bound in vellum. Small stain on lower edge of the text. Very light occasional foxing, otherwise near fine condition. Near fine. Item #9023022

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