Florence Nightingale: The Lady with the Lamp by Basil Miller | Signed 1947 Hardcover with Dust Jacket

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DESCRIPTION A signed 1947 hardcover edition of Florence Nightingale: The Lady with the Lamp by Basil Miller. This inspiring biography chronicles the life and enduring legacy of Florence Nightingale, whose pioneering work transformed modern nursing and battlefield medicine. Bound in its original illustrated publisher's boards and signed by the author, this collectible volume appeals to readers of medical history, nursing, biography, and twentieth-century inspirational literature. WORTH NOTING Florence Nightingale: The Lady with the Lamp Written by Basil Miller Signed by the author Original Dust Jacket Published in 1947 Hardcover edition Original illustrated publisher's boards Biography of Florence Nightingale Historical nursing and medical history Suitable for collectors of signed books and medical history A thoughtful gift for nurses, educators, or history enthusiasts MEASUREMENTSApproximate standard hardcover dimensions. Height: approx. 8" Width: approx. 5.5" Thickness: approx. 0.75" Overall silhouette: Standard octavo hardcover biography. Please allow slight variation in measurements. CONDITIONGood vintage pre-owned condition based on available images. Original dust jacket is present, showing expected age-related shelf wear consistent with a 1947 publication. The hardcover boards retain attractive color, and the binding appears sound. Interior pages show light age toning typical of vintage books. The author's signature is present. No claim is made regarding whether the inscription is personalized beyond what is visible in the photographs. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition report, including the dust jacket, boards, spine, binding, signature page, text block, and all visible areas of wear. FROM THE HOUSESome books tell remarkable stories. Others become part of the story themselves. A signed volume like this carries not only the life of Florence Nightingale within its pages, but also a tangible connection to the author who chose to tell it. ~Maxwell