Lot 254: Rhythm Birth Control T.S. Welton M.D. Book

Description

Description:

A vintage hardcover copy of "Rhythm Birth Control: The Modern Method of Birth Control" by T.S. Welton, M.D., F.A.C.S., Editor Emeritus of the American Journal of Surgery and Emeritus Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the State University of New York College of Medicine. Published by Grosset & Dunlap, this edition carries copyright dates spanning 1935 to 1960, reflecting a text that was revised and reissued multiple times as understanding of fertility and menstrual cycles evolved over the mid-20th century. The book presents the rhythm method, a natural family planning approach based on tracking fertility cycles, framed here (per the table of contents) within the context of religious and moral considerations around contraception, alongside practical chapters on reproductive physiology and applying the method. As a mid-century medical and social history text, it offers a window into how birth control was discussed and taught to the public in that era, of interest to collectors of vintage medical books, women's health history, or social history more broadly.

Condition Report:

Good vintage condition, wear commensurate with age. The cloth cover shows light overall wear typical of a well-kept mid-century hardcover. Interior pages are clean and toned appropriately for age, with no notable tears or markings observed in the photos provided.

Keywords:

Rhythm method book, vintage birth control book, T.S. Welton M.D., mid-century medical book, women's health history, reproductive health collectible, Grosset Dunlap publisher, vintage social history book, family planning history, antique medical text

Dimensions: H: 0.75", W: 5.25", L: 7.75"