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John Harvey Kellogg (February 26, 1852 – December 14, 1943) was an American medical doctor, nutritionist, inventor, health activist, eugenicist, and businessman. He was the director of the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan. The sanitarium was founded by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It combined aspects of a European spa, a hydrotherapy institution, a hospital and a high-class hotel. Kellogg treated the rich and famous, as well as the poor who could not afford other hospitals.
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John Harvey Kellogg Signed Photo. Sold for over $1,000.
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Important autograph letter and report signed four times by Clara Barton, regarding her work in identifying the Missing Soldiers of the Civil War, which Barton led alongside Andersonville POW Dorence Atwater, who kept the ”death list” that instigated the project. In this letter and report to Barton’s ally General Benjamin Butler, Barton not only comments upon Atwater’s infamous imprisonment, but alleges that a systematic campaign to undermine her had been hatched during the Andersonville expedition, even to the point of sending forged Letters to the Editor in Barton’s name, so that she would ”appear odious and ridiculous”. Sold for $5,000.
James Garfield Physician Letter Signed re Assassination
Exceptionally rare autograph letter signed by President James Garfield’s physician, Dr. Silas Boynton, on the President’s health after he was shot by assassin Charles Guiteau. Ironically, Boynton confidently predicts a full recovery for the President, who would die from the bullet wounds a month letter. Written on Executive Mansion letterhead and dated 11 August 1881, letter reads in full, “My dear friend. Your favor of the 8th recd. I am happy to inform you that the President is doing splendidly at the present time with every prospect of going steadily on to complete recovery. He will get well there can be no doubt on that point. His case has been critical and at times very discouraging but to all appearances the danger is now past and we hope there will be no more complications. Give my love to your good wife and believe me your friend. S.A. Boynton.” Letter includes original “Executive Mansion” envelope addressed to the recipient, W.E. Ketchum. First cousin to President Garfield’s wife Lucretia, Boynton was one of three physicians attending to the President after he was shot, and specialized in homeopathic medicine. After Garfield died in September 1881, Boynton stated that he wanted no payment for his service to the President, though the government paid him $3,000. Garfield’s other two physicians pressed for and received much larger sums. Two page letter is on front sides of four page card-style stationery. Mild toning and folds, else near fine. Sold for $4,228.
Tractado de las drogas, y medicinas de las Indias Orien
Cristóvão da Costa or Cristóbal Acosta and Latinized as Christophorus Acosta Africanus (c. 1525 – c. 1594) was a Portuguese doctor and natural historian. He is considered a pioneer in the study of plants from the Orient, especially their use in pharmacology. Together with the apothecary Tomé Pires and the physician Garcia de Orta he was one of the pioneers of Indo-Portuguese medicine.
Rare 1578 first edition of “Tractado de las drogas, y medicinas de las Indias Orientales” (“Treatise of the drugs and medicines of the East Indies”) by physician and naturalist Cristobal Acosta. Burgos, Spain: Martin de Victoria, 1578. Bound in original vellum boards with leather ties, rare volume is complete with all woodcuts: title page featuring a portrait of the author, 45 pages of medicinal plants and herbs, and two pages of Asian elephants. Book also features woodcut initials heading each chapter. Acosta’s tomb of therapeutic botany was highly important in its day, giving illustration to exotic plants, animals, herbs and spices from the East Indies during the Age of Exploration, including cinnamon, garlic, nutmeg, coconut, sandalwood, and pineapple, all relatively unknown to Europe at the time. There is even a chapter on opium (“muy usual, y necessaria”), and a chapter on Asian elephants, then described for the first time in a scientific publication. Book measures 5.5″ x 7.375″. Some faint dampstaining, worming to several pages towards the end, and expected age wear. Overall very good plus condition. Sold for $3,900.
Rare Signed Portrait of the Life-Saving Scientist Who Discovered Penicillin, Alexander Fleming
Signed photo of Alexander Fleming, the Scottish bacteriologist who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. Vintage 4.25″ x 6.25″ matte-finish portrait of Fleming looking thoughtfully off to the side, signed “Alexander Fleming” in black fountain pen. Several light spots touching Fleming’s hair and somewhat grainy image quality, otherwise fine condition. Sold for $1,556.
Harvey Cushing / W. Osler Signed Rare Book
Well-known 19th century French surgeon, Alfred-Armand-Louis-Marie Velpeau’s, “A Treatise on The Diseases of the Breast and Mammory Region.” London: Printed for the Sydenham Society: 1756. Rare book translated from French by Mitchell Henry. Dedicated from esteemed diagnostician Sir William Osler to Harvey Cushing. Cushing, mentored by Osler, won the 1926 Pulitzer Prize for his book on Osler. He passed the edition onto successor Elliot Cutler, who forwarded it to Richard Warren. All were Harvard doctors. Rare Osler-to-Cushing dedication. Sold for $1,353.
Harvey Cushing Signed Neurosurgery Book, “From a Surgeon’s Journal” — Uninscribed
Harvey Cushing, considered the father of modern neurosurgery, signed copy of “From a Surgeon’s Journal”. Uninscribed signature appears on tipped-in blank sheet following copyright page, as is typical with these signed first editions. Published by Little, Brown and Co.: Boston: 1936 first edition details Cushing’s experiences from 1915-1918. At 534 pages, hardcover includes 34 pictures, maps and illustration engravings. Measures 9.25″ x 6.5″. Very mild discoloration to covers, first page has been removed and light toning to signature page. Very good plus condition. Sold for $732.
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