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Bibliotheca Osleriana: A Catalogue of Books Illustrating the History of Medicine and Science.
Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1929. First Edition. Hardcover. Formerly owned by Oliver Sacks. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver’s, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. Inscribed: "For the Library of the Century Club from Leonard L. Mackall...1930" Leonard L. Mackall was a book collector, scholar, bibliographer, reviewer, and columnist. Leipzig International Book Exhibition, bibliophily section for England and America and honorary secretary, 1914. Member, American Historical Association's Committee for Americana in College Libraries.
Renowned bibliography of notable medical works, collected, arranged, and annotated by a co-founder of Johns Hopkins Hospital. "During his tenure as the Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford from 1905-1919, Sir William Osler amassed a considerable library on the history of medicine and science. A Canadian native, Osler had studied at McGill University and decided to leave his collection of 7,600 items to its Faculty of Medicine. A catalogue, the Bibliotheca Osleriana, was compiled - a labour of love that took ten years to complete and involved W.W. Francis, R.H. Hill, and Archibald Malloch.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Very Good+. Mounted bookplate. Shaken and cracked, but intact, evenly toned throughout, bumping on corners, and light shelfwear, spine title fade, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Ownership plate at front pastedown. Dark blue cloth, gilt lettering. Head of title in red. 4to. xxxv, 785pp. Item #11848
Price: $1,500.00