Polish-Swiss chemist (1897–1996) awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1950 for his work on hormones of the adrenal cortex which culminated in the isolation of cortisone. Lengthy handwritten manuscript by Reichstein, unsigned, 23 pages (numbered 31–53), no date. Working section of a draft headed “Experimental Part,” containing notes on conducting and observing an experiment, data recorded, and a bibliography. The manuscript begins, “All m.p. were taken on the ‘Kofler’ hot stage microscope and are corrected. Opt. notation measured on a Schmidt & Haensch Polarimeter (visual) and Perkin Elmer 141 polarimeter (photoelectric).” Various portions of the draft have been revised with new sections affixed over them. In fine condition, with expected wear for a working draft. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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