Lot 450
Lister, Joseph (1827-1912) English surgeon; founder of antiseptic surgery. Autograph Letter Signed, London, Oct. 30, 1890, 1 page, 6 x 4 in. To W.P. Fox, Esq., regarding an apparently reluctant patient: "It would certainly be more satisfactory to see the patient along with you; & if Miss Smith should call upon me again, I will tell her so." Light wrinkling, else Very Good. In addition to his development of antiseptic surgery, Lister contributed many other surgical techniques and instruments to medical science. He was the first physician elevated to the British peerage (as Baron Lister of Lyme Regis).
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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