This is a vintage hardcover book titled "Medical Essays 1842-1882" by Oliver Wendell Holmes. The pages are in good condition and the cover shows some signs of wear due to age. This book is an original edition published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company in 1887. It covers various topics related to medicine and science. The author, Oliver Wendell Holmes, was a prominent physician and writer in the 19th century. This book is a great addition to any collection of antique books.