To browse journals by title, please click here . The journals collection is part of the Wellcome Library, one of the world’s major resources for the study of medical history. The Library houses 2.5 million items of exceptional diversity, including books, films, archives, manuscripts and artworks from around the world. The journals comprise a very large collection, going back as far as the late eighteenth century, and are representative of the broad span and...
The reports were produced each year by the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) of a district and set out the work done by his public health and sanitary officers. They provided vital data on birth and death rates, infant mortality, incidence of infectious and other diseases, and a general statement on the health of the population. The reports also allowed the authors to express the diversity of their local communities and their own personal interests so sometimes contained unexpected and quirky...
Chemist and Druggist, the leading trade journal for the pharmacy community in the UK, has been in continuous publication since 1859. It contains a wealth of information for studying the history of medicine and pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. Also contained in its pages are many striking visual examples from over 150 years of developments in advertising, packaging and graphic design. The Chemist and Druggist has been made available by the Wellcome Library , one of the greatest...
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1889
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Solomon, King of Israel. n 80024516; Mathers, S. L. MacGregor (Samuel Liddell MacGregor)
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Limited ed. of 500 numbered copies
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Topic: Jewish magic
Resources digitised to compliment the Wellcome Collection Sexology exhibit, 2014-15.
The history of medicine in film The Moving Image and Sound Collection (MISC) is part of the Wellcome Library , one of the greatest specialist collections on the history of medicine and the medical humanities. The Library houses over 2.5 million items of extraordinary range and diversity, including books, films, archives, manuscripts and artworks from around the world. This selection of over 200 digitised videos from MISC covers all aspects of 20th century healthcare and medicine. Some of the...
Topic: medical
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1861
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Lévi, Éliphas, 1810-1875. n 50032513
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t. 1. Dogme.--t. 2. Rituel
Topic: Magic
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1929
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Crowley, Aleister, 1875-1947. n 80057223
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"Published for subscribers only."
Topics: Occultism, Magic
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Nouveau manuel complet des sorciers, ou la magie blanche, dévoilée par les découvertes de la chimie, de la physique et de la mécanique, contenant un grand nombre de tours dus à l'électricité, au calorique, à la lumière, à l'air, aux nombres, aux cartes, à l'escamotage, etc. Ainsi que les scènes de ventriloquie exécutées et communiquées par M. Conte [i.e. Comte] ...
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1837
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Comte, M. (Louis Christian Emanuel Apollinaire), 1788-1859. nr2002007347
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2 unnumbered leaves, 392 pages, 3 folded plates : (18mo)
Topic: Occultism
Wellcome Sexology Collection
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1934
1934
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Unwin, J. D. (Joseph Daniel), 1895-1936.; Unwin, J. D. (Joseph Daniel), 1895-1936
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"Notes and references": p. [433]-617. Bibliography: p. [624]-642
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Topics: Primitive societies, Sexual ethics, Sex, Culture
Historic printed material published by the Wellcome Trust.
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
Published by 'A virtuoso of the good fashion'
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1801
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Barrett, Francis. n 87131016; Trithemius, Johannes, 1462-1516. n 82072962
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Printer's imprint at foot of half-title: Knight and Compton, printers
Topics: Occultism, Alchemy, Magic
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
Edition limited to 300 numbered copies on French hand-made paper"
Topic: Sex
Issued in a limited edition of "only three thousand copies"
Topics: Erotic literature, Erotic art, Sex in literature, Pornography, Sex, Prostitution, Homosexuality,...
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
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757
2003
2003
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India. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Committee
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volumes ; 27 cm
Topics: Pharmacopoeias, Medicine, Ayurvedic -- Formulae, receipts, prescriptions, Medicine, Ayurvedic
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
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1877
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ʻAlī ibn al-ʻAbbās, al-Majūsī al-Arrajānī, 930-994
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Topic: Medicine, Arabic
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1912
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Moore, N. Hudson, 1857-1927. n 50004220
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"List of English clockmakers": p. [163]-293; "List of American clockmakers": p. [295]-330
Topic: Clocks and watches
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1912
1912
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Giles, Herbert Allen, 1845-1935
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xviii, 84, 1711 pages ; 27 cm
Topics: Chinese language -- Dictionaries -- English, Chinese language
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Amulets and superstitions : the original texts with translations and descriptions of a long series of Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Hebrew, Christian, Gnostic and Muslim amulets and talismans and magical figures, with chapters on the evil eye, the origin of the amulet, the pentagon, the swastika, the cross (pagan and Christian), the properties of stones, rings, divination, numbers, the Kabbâlâh, ancient astrology, etc., bySir E. A. Wallis Budge ...
1930
1930
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Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934. n 80057205
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xxxix, 543 pages, 1 unnumbered page : 25 cm
Topics: Amulets, Superstitions, Superstition
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
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1902
1902
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Sédir, Paul, 1871-1926. n 85184975
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Bibliography: [173]-178
Topic: Materia Medica
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1788
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Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. n 50032813
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ESTC
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Topic: English language
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
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1907
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Däath, Heinrich. n 2005181550
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xi, 111 pages : 16 cm
Topic: Medical astrology
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1823
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Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821. n 79054933; Sonnini, M; Kirchenhoffer, H
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xxxiv, 32 unnumbered leaves, folded plate ; (8vo)
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1909
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Stratz, C. H. (Carl Heinrich), 1858-1924
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Includes bibliographic footnotes and indexes
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1881
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Massey, Gerald, 1828-1907. n 50044123
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Contains vocabularies
Topics: Egyptian language, Mythology, Religion, Folklore
Abbreviated version of the 1971-72 film of the same title but preserving almost all the historical and experimental physiological content of the longer version. Described by Dr. W.F. Bynum (WIHM) as ...one of the best films ever produced on the history of medicine...highly recommended . 5 segments.
Topics: Harvey, William, 1578-1657, Blood Circulation -- history, Physiology -- history, Human physiology,...
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals
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1889
1889
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Hartmann, Franz, 1838-1912. n 50026762
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136 pages : 22 cm
Topic: Astrology
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1935
1935
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Churchill, W. A. (William Algernon), 1865-1947
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94 pages cdxxxii pages : 30 1/2 cm
Topics: Paper industry -- History, Papermaking -- History, Watermarks, Papermaking
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1547
1547
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Boorde, Andrew, 1490?-1549
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2 pts. (142 pages, 4 unnumbered pages, 29 pages, 3 unnumbered leaves) : (4to)
Topic: Medicine
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1910
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Le Vasseur, A
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"La présente édition en français ... n'est autre chose que la rajeunissement complet de la traduction attribuée à A. Levasseur dans le catalogue Brunet." -- "Avertissement," t. 1, p. [v]
Topic: Magic
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals
The sound archive includes ‘born-digital’ and older formats such as audio-cassettes and CDs of radio programmes on medical, biomedical and medical-historical topics. Non-broadcasted material includes recordings documenting exhibitions, interviews, lectures, conferences, seminars and symposia, many of which were organised by the Wellcome Trust.
Topics: wellcome, sound recordings
Resources digitised to compliment the Wellcome Collection Forensics exhibit, 2014-15.
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1939
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Stebbing, L. Susan (Lizzie Susan), 1885-1943. no 96037916
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Includes bibliographic footnotes and index
Topics: Thinking, Thought and thinking
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
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1845
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Bréteau, Madame
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xiv, 309 pages : (12mo)
Topic: Le Normand, M. A. (Marie-Anne Adélaide), 1772-1843
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1847
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Yates, William, 1792-1845
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iv pages, 1 unnumbered leaf, 589, 19 pages ; (8vo)
Topics: Hindustani language, Hindustani language -- Dictionaries -- English
This film shows various cases of mothers who have difficulty breast feeding their babies. Solutions to the problems are demonstrated, for instance a case of inverted nipples can be treated successfully with massage and the use of a breast pump. An inadequate milk supply can be supplemented with formula. 'Flabby breasts' can be successfully treated with massage, supplementary feeding and exercise. 2 segments.
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Topics: Anatomy, Breast Feeding, Maternal Behavior, Mothers, Maternal and child health, Midwives. Doctors.
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
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1909
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Burke, Bernard, 1814-1892
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clxxxv, 2570 pages : 27 cm
Topics: Genealogy and Heraldry, Baronetage, Nobility, Great Britain
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"Comprising information concerning all persons bearing hereditary or courtesy titles, knights, companions of all the various orders, and the collateral branches of all peers and baronets"
Topic: Genealogy and Heraldry
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1993
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United States. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. Office of Research Integrity
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14 pages ; 30 cm
Topics: Scientific Misconduct -- legislation & jurisprudence, United States
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1911
1911
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Rose, H. A. (Horace Arthur), 1867-1933. n 84103999; Ibbetson, Denzil, Sir, 1847-1908. n 84029393; Maclagan, Edward, Sir, 1864-1952. nr 93011436
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Subtitle varies slightly
Topics: Ethnology, Caste, Caste, Ethnology, Religion
3000 copies were privately printed by the anthropological branch of the Falstaff Press in 1933
Topics: Paraphilias, Sex, Homosexuality, Prostitution, Erotica, Nudity
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1888
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Stokes, W. D
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40 pages ; 17 cm
Topics: 93-1541, Galen, Anti-Vaccinating Society
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1920
1920
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Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934. n 80057205
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Plate, facing p. [ii], contains dedication to the memory of Samuel Birch, within colored ornamental border of Egyptian design
Topic: Egyptian language
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
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1897
1897
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Kent, J. T. (James Tyler), 1849-1916
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Issued in 10 parts
Topics: Homeopathy, Materia Medica
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1783
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Petrus, de Abano, approximately 1250-approximately 1315. Magical elements. n 85112114
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1845
1845
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Trismégiste, Johannes. n 2009081696
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By Lorambert.--cf. Weller, E. Lexicon pseudonymorum (1886) p. 572
Topics: Dreams, Dream interpretation, Divination, Divination, Dream interpretation, Dreams
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1948
1948
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Institoris, Heinrich, 1430-1505
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xxi, 277 pages, 1 unnumbered page : 23 cm
Topics: Criminal procedure, Demonology, Witchcraft, Criminal Law, Criminal law
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Great Britain
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8 unnumbered pages ; 25 cm
Topics: Illegitimacy -- legislation, Parents -- legislation, Great Britain
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1650
1650
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Finella, Filippo, approximately 1585-
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8 unnumbered pages, 216 pages : 8vo (15 cm)
Topic: Physiognomy
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
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1642
1642
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Browne, Humphrey
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102 unnumbered leaves ; (12mo)
Topic: Alchemy
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1928
1928
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Thompson, C. J. S. (Charles John Samuel), 1862-1943. n 50008333
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Bibliography: p. 315-316
Topics: Magic, Witchcraft
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
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1996
1996
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Great Britain. Health and Safety Executive
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iv, 56 pages ; 30 cm
Topics: Genetic Engineering -- legislation & jurisprudence, Organisms, Genetically Modified, Great...
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1940
1940
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Liddell, Henry George, 1811-1898
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xlv, 2042, xi, 153 pages ; 30 cm
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Topic: Greek language
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1651
1651
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Glisson, Francis, 1597-1677
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8 unnumbered pages, 373 pages, 2 unnumbered leaves : (8vo)
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1991
1991
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Great Britain. Department of Health
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20 pages ; 21 cm
Topics: Great Britain. Children Act 1989, Child Welfare -- legislation & jurisprudence, Child Custody,...
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35
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4 unnumbered leaves, 428, that is, 408 pages ; (8vo)
Wellcome Journals.
Topic: Journals.
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2006
2006
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Great Britain. Department of Health
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vi, 45 pages ; 30 cm
Topics: Great Britain. Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, Human reproduction -- Law and...
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1949
1949
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Great Britain. Colonial Medical Service
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47 pages ; 25 cm
Topics: Tropical Medicine, Research, Medicine -- Colonies, Medicine -- Research, Great Britain
