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Lot #373
Georges Gilles de la Tourette Autograph Letter Signed

Scarce handwritten letter by the 'Tourette syndrome' namesake

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Scarce handwritten letter by the 'Tourette syndrome' namesake

French neurologist (1857–1904) best known as the namesake of Tourette syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by tics; his main contributions in medicine were in the fields of hypnosis and hysteria. ALS in French, signed “Gilles de la Tourette,” one page, 5 x 8.25, Exposition Universelle de 1900 letterhead, January 17, 1900. Untranslated handwritten letter to a friend. In fine condition, with some light edge toning.

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