Joseph Lister:  Autographed Letter to Prof. J.V. Carus

Joseph Lister: Autographed Letter to Prof. J.V. Carus

$950.00

Joseph Lister: Autographed Letter to Prof. J.V. Carus

Circa

1884

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Medicine, Surgical instruments

Description

Letter signed by Joseph Lister to anatomist Julius Victor Carus,  sending condolences upon learning of the death of his wife [Sophie Catherine Hasse]. 1 page, 8vo, personal stationery. The letter was written by his secretary but signed by Lister. Joseph Lister,  who pioneered aseptic surgery,  was a transformative figure in 19th-century medicine. His advocacy of carbolic acid resulted in its being the first widely used surgical antiseptic. Lister’s influence went well beyond that and lead the way toward modern techniques of sterilization; countless lives were ultimately saved in the process. J.V. Carus, was a noted anatomist and a professor of anatomy at both Oxford and Leipzig. 

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US M and R Gordon

Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974