Autograph Letter Signed Joseph Lister, surgeon, to Mrs Fox, widow of Wilson Fox (DNB), Lister's physician friend and colleague, commiserating with her on his death.
Author:
Joseph Lister (DNB), surgeon, pioneer of antiseptic surgery.
Publication details:
[Printed] 12 Park Crescent, Portland Place [London], 4 May 1887 [Fox died the day before]
£350.00
SKU: 11116
One page, 12mo, staining but text clear and complete, as follows: I have just heard with deep sorrow the news of the departure of my old and much valued friend. | I need not dwell on the greatness of the loss to the profession and to the public, nor must I intrude long on your affliction; but I could not forbear writing a few words to express my sincere sympathy.~550~SURGERY ANTISEPTIC MEDICINE MEDICAL SURGEON PHYSICIAN~ ~0~Olympia autos 2~ ~ ~ ~ ~