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William Osler

William Osler

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William Osler

Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) widely hailed as the “Father of Modern Medicine. TLS signed “W. Osler,” one page, 8.5 x 6, personal letterhead, dated November 23, 1904. Letter to Longcope. In full: “I am editing for Lea Brothers a new system of medicine. Would you write for it the article on Hodgkin’s disease, about 25 pages?” Two blocks of toning, one over last name of signature, and one affecting two words of text, two vertical folds, and a bit of light toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #350 - Ended October 14, 2009





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