Positioning in Radiography – K. C. Clark M.B.E., F.S.R. (1960) – Seventh Edition – Vintage Medical Textbook

A superb example of the classic Positioning in Radiography by K. C. Clark, published in 1960 by Ilford Limited and Wm. Heinemann (Medical Books) Ltd. This is the sought-after Seventh Edition, originally issued in 1956, from the renowned An Ilford Textbook series.

For decades, this book served as the definitive training manual for student radiographers and hospital X-ray departments, covering patient positioning techniques with hundreds of detailed radiographic images and anatomical illustrations. It offers a fascinating insight into mid-20th-century medical practice before the advent of CT and MRI scanning.

This substantial volume contains over 400 pages packed with period X-ray plates, diagrams and technical instruction, making it equally appealing to collectors of vintage medical books, radiography history, and cabinet of curiosities enthusiasts.

Condition: Presented in amazing condition for its age. The original red cloth boards remain bright with clear gilt lettering, the binding is firm, and the pages are exceptionally clean with minimal signs of use. The original dust jacket is not present, but the book itself has been very well preserved.

A handsome and increasingly collectible piece of medical history that displays beautifully on the shelf or makes a wonderful reference for collectors of vintage scientific and medical literature.

Approximate publication: 1960 (Seventh Edition, first issued in 1956).

A wonderful addition to any collection of vintage medical books, radiography memorabilia, or Cabinet of Curiosities.