Small book first published in 1940 by Little, Brown and Company. This is the second edition, published in 1947. It is the 10th printing, published in 1950. The author was a Professor of Obstetrics in John’s Hopkins University, and Obstetrician-in-Chief to the John Hopkins Hospital. 200 pages, including index and loose illustration page. No dust jacket. Cover is heavily stained. Back paper covering on inside is torn at spine intact and tight. See photos for condition. Informative book about the stages of pregnancy from inception to birth and newborn care.