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Colour Vision being the Tyndall Lectures delivered in 1894 at the Royal Institution. with coloured plate and numerous diagrams.
London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company, 1895. First Edition. Hardcover. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver’s, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. 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. Very Good+. Cracked at ffep, exposed, but intact, foxing throughout, else tight, bright, and unmarred. ix, 231pp. illus. (b/w, color frontis, charts). Blue cloth with gilt titling on spine, annotations on tp. Item #12553
Price: $175.00