BOOK, 'Birth Control Today'

H1997.149

'Birth Control Today: A practical handbook for those who want to be their own master in this vital matter' by Marie Carmichael Stopes. 2nd edition. Published by John Bale, Sons & Danielsson, Ltd, London, 1934. Pocketsize, & illustrated. 253 pages in total. Blue hardcover with gold lettering, but covered with a white paper cover which has blue writing and a vertical blue line pattern on the front cover. On spine, has sticker which says 'ALBERT & SON LTD./ 180 Murray Street/ PERTH--W.A./ General & University/ Booksellers,/ Music Stationary'. Near base of spine is a blue picture of a woman holding a staff and the publisher's name and address is written around her. Back cover tells of other books you can buy from the pub. Book gives information on sexual reproduction and gives advice and opinions on birth control methods. Explanatory diagrams are used throughout.

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History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1997.149
Accession Date: 6 Aug 1997
Acquisition Year: 1997

Material

Paper0 - Whole
Ink/Unclassified0 - Whole
glue/Adhesive/Unclassified0 - Whole
Cardboard/Paper0 - Whole

Measurement

height173mm
width110mm
depth2.2cm

 

 

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