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Lot #335
John Benjamin Murphy Signature

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Description

Important American physician and abdominal surgeon (1857-1916) noted for advocating early surgical intervention in appendicitis appendectomy; William James Mayo called him 'the surgical genius of our generation.' Ink signature, "J. B. Murphy,” on an off-white 5.75 x 1.5 slip, affixed below a portrait of the doctor on a 6 x 9.5 mount. In very good to fine condition, with toning and scattered foxing.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Science & Tech
  • Dates: #622 - Ended December 08, 2021





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