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Three letters from Joseph Lister to his French translator, with annotated drawings of wound-dressings

 Fonds — Box: CLX-A-389
Identifier: Coll-2057

Content Description

Autograph letters from the pioneer of anti-septic surgery Joseph Lister to his French translator Dr Gustave Burginon, with annotated diagrams explaining the application of bandages and the design of a splint. Dates: 14th December 1877, 11th November 1878, 25th November 1878.

Dates

  • Creation: 14 December 1877
  • Creation: 11 November 1878
  • Creation: 25 November 1878

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Condition Description

Some dust-staining and yellowing, otherwise fair.

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Extent

3 letters

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased in June 2019. Accession no. SC-Acc-2022-0029.

Condition Description

Some dust-staining and yellowing, otherwise fair.

Processing Information

Catalogued in January 2023 by Aline Brodin, using information from the seller.

Title
Three letters from Joseph Lister to his French translator, with annotated drawings of wound-dressings, 1877-1878
Author
Aline Brodin
Date
10 January 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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