British Red Cross Society First Aid Manual No. 1 (fifth edition) 1931

An original 1931 British Red Cross First Aid Manual No.1, 5th Edition, by St. J.D. Buxton, offering an excellent example of early 20th-century medical training literature.

This handbook was produced to provide practical instruction in first aid and emergency treatment, and would have been used by volunteers, trainees, and members of the public associated with the British Red Cross.

Item Details:
Title: First Aid Manual No. 1
Author: St. J.D. Buxton
Edition: 5th Edition
Date: 1931
Organisation: British Red Cross
Format: Hardback (amend if needed)
Language: English
Condition:
Good used condition overall
Clean internally
Name written on the inner cover page
Light age-related wear consistent with a book of this period
Historical Context:

Manuals such as this were widely used in the years leading up to the Second World War, helping to train civilians and volunteers in basic medical care and emergency response.

The British Red Cross played a vital role in preparing the public for emergencies, and publications like this reflect the growing emphasis on first aid knowledge and readiness during the interwar period.

Collectability:
Early Red Cross training manual
Pre-WW2 publication (1931)
Practical and historically interesting content
Popular with collectors of medical, military, and social history books