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The Works of the Learned Sr Thomas Brown. Containing I. Enquiries into vulgar and common errors. II. Religio medici: With annotations and observations upon it. III. Hydriotaphia; or, Urn-Burial: Together with The Garden of Cyrus. IV. Certain miscellany tracts.
London: Tho. Basset, Ric.Chiswell, Tho. Sawbridge, Charles Mearn, and Charles Brome, 1686. First Edition. Hardcover. Formerly owned by Oliver Sacks. Bookplate of Thoroton family, Deus scutum et cornu salutis, Dr Robert Thoroton (4 October 1623 – c. 21 November 1678) was an English antiquary, mainly remembered for his county history, The Antiquities of Nottinghamshire (1677). Thoroton belonged to an old Nottinghamshire family, which took its name from Thoroton, near Newark. He resided mainly at another village in the same neighbourhood, Car Colston, where he practised as a physician, and lived the life of a country gentleman. Charles Julian Thoroton, CMG (9 August 1875 – 17 January 1939), was the Chief of British Naval Intelligence for the Mediterranean from Gibraltar (and Spain), to North Africa and Greece, between 1913 and 1919. Sir Thomas Browne (/bra n/; 19 October 1605 – 19 October 1682) was an English polymath and author of varied works which reveal his wide learning in diverse fields including science and medicine, religion and the esoteric. His writings display a deep curiosity towards the natural world, influenced by the scientific revolution of Baconian enquiry and are permeated by references to Classical and Biblical sources as well as the idiosyncrasies of his own personality. It is no wonder Oliver Sacks acquired this volume for his collection.
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. Good. Complete detached front board, exposed netting, chipp.ing, rubbing and moderate to major shelfwear, toning throughout, moderate loss to pp. and boring, part I, pp. 49-51, else tight, bright, and unmarred. [2], [xvi], 316, [11]. [xiii],102. [xviii], 52.[v], 103 (=73), [iii] pp. With portrait frontispiece (by R.White), illus. (2 figures in the text, and separate title-pages to each part). Half calf over marbled boards, five raised bands. Multiple former owners with armorial sheet bookplate pasted in. Item #12190
Price: $4,500.00