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The human body, what it is and how it works. Text by Mitchell Wilson. Illustrations by Cornelius De Witt. Arthur W. Seligmann, M.D., medical consultant.

New York: Golden Press, 1959.

A modern classic of medical illustration, and the popularization of medicine. The artist is best known for illustrating children's books.

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Entry Number#13256
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Geographic Context

Publication place: New York