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South African surgeon (1922–2001) who, in 1967, performed the first human-to-human heart transplant. Two matte-finish 4.75 x 6.5 head-and-shoulders portrait photos of pioneering cardiac surgeon Christiaan Barnard, both signed in the lower border, "Ch. Barnard," in blue ink and black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with light edge silvering to one of the images. Accompanied by a compliments sheet from “Professor C. N. Barnard and the members of the Organ Transplantation Team.”
From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades.
