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Women of Forty.
London: Faber and Faber LTD, 1956. First Edition. Hardcover. 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.
Muriel Elsie Landau, Dr. Sacks’s mother, was one of the first women surgeons in England, and four of her sisters founded or ran schools. She was also an experienced gynecologist and wrote on women's health, including this book on menopause and "keeping a woman young in spirit." This exceptional copy was not only in Oliver's Library, but Muriel made annotations and edits in the book in pencil herself including notes on changing one of the chapter titles from "Treatment" to "Contraception." Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. Light toning and annotations, else tight, bright, and unmarred. DJ shows upp.er and lower chipp.ing, else very good. Brown cloth with black spine titling. Pink and blue dj. 8vo. 49pp. Item #12634
Price: $550.00