Based on the cover details visible in the image and the academic information issued by the book:
1. Book Description and Content
Book Title: Practical Lessons in Medical Microbiology (For Medical and Medical Science Students).
Prepared by: Dr. Al-Fadil Al-Ubaid Omar (Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology).
Publisher: Modern Publications House (Jeddah – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).
Content Nature: It represents a systematic and practical reference directed at students of medical and health colleges (such as Medicine and Applied Medical Sciences), as it details the basic laboratory experiments and techniques in microbiology (such as sterilization illustrated by the autoclave, microscopic examination of bacteria and fungi, and culturing diagnostic samples).
2. Book Condition (Based on the Image)
Outer Cover: The cover condition is considered good to average compared to its age, showing slight wear and some yellowing due to atmospheric factors and age, with very minor folds and wear at the edges and corners.
Printing and Binding: Softcover, with the title and three illustrative graphics (for autoclave, cultures, and microscopy) clearly visible.
3. Is the Book Rare?
Yes, it is considered a relatively rare book.
Reason: The book is from an old edition (1987 AD / 1407 AH) and has not been reprinted or widely circulated in modern commercial bookstores. Academic and medical books issued in the 1980s in Saudi Arabia are often limited to old university libraries or with collectors of books and historical medical archives, making it difficult to obtain a printed copy nowadays and sought after by those interested in collecting Saudi scientific publications and heritage.