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The Way With the Nerves: Letters to a Neurologist on Various Modern Nervous Ailments, Real and Fancied, With Replies Thereto Telling of Their Nature and Treatment.
Oxford: G.P. Putnam's Sons/The Knickerbocker Press, 1977. 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. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver’s, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. First edition of the book by neurologist Dr. Joseph Collins. Very Good+. Light shelfwear to head and tail, spine, bumped corners, spine fade, textbook slightly toned, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Blue cloth with gilt titling. 8vo. vi, 313pp. Inscribed by author. Item #12910
Price: $100.00