SIGNED 1938 First ED Babies are Human Beings Andy and Mary Aldrich M.D. For Sale

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SIGNED 1938 First ED Babies are Human Beings Andy and Mary Aldrich M.D.:
$375.00

SIGNED 1938 First Edition Babies Are Human Beings C. Anderson Andy Aldrich & Mary M. Aldrich – Rare Inscribed Presentation Copy, History of Medicine.

Author: C. Anderson Aldrich, M.D. & Mary M. Aldrich

Publisher: The Macmillan Company (New York)

Year Published: 1938

Edition: 1st Edition / 1st Printing

Binding: Hardcover (No Dust Jacket)

Special Attributes: Inscribed & Signed by BOTH Authors

For your consideration is an exceptional, rare piece of mid-20th-century pediatric and medical history. This is a True First Edition, First Printing of the landmark book Babies Are Human Beings: An Interpretation of Growth, published by The Macmillan Company in December 1938.This specific copy is a highly unique presentation piece, personally inscribed and signed by both authors on the front flyleaf / dedication page.The Inscription Reads:
"To Orville and Leona Hagen, with affectionate regards from Andy Aldrich and Mary Aldrich, Dec 38"

Dual Signatures: It is rare to find copies signed by both C. Anderson Aldrich and his wife/co-author Mary M. Aldrich.

Intimate Presentation Signature: Dr. Aldrich signed this copy using his personal, informal nickname "Andy" rather than his formal medical title. This proves the volume was a warm presentation copy from the authors' immediate circle of friends, family, or close medical colleagues.

Publication-Month Chronology: The inscription is dated "Dec 38"—the exact month and year the book was first released. This anchors the provenance perfectly to its first days in print.

Historical Significance: Dr. C. Anderson Aldrich was a legendary pioneer in pediatric medicine, later heading the pediatric department at the Mayo Clinic and co-founding the American Academy of Pediatrics. This book fundamentally shifted modern parenting by advocating for the emotional and psychological development of infants.

This book is in good to very good condition.

SIGNED 1938 First ED Babies are Human Beings Andy and Mary Aldrich M.D. For Sale

SIGNED 1938 First ED Babies are Human Beings Andy and Mary Aldrich M.D.: $375.00

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