LISTER (Lord Joseph, 1827-1912, Pioneer of Antiseptic Surgery)

Autograph Letter Signed to Sir John LUBBOCK (1st Baron Avebury, 1834-1913, Banker, Politician, Philanthropist, Scientist and Polymath) saying that he has "much pleasure in accepting your kind invitation to reakfast on Thursday ...", 1 side 8vo., 12 Park Crescent, Portland Place headed paper, 4th July

Lister was a surgeon, scientist, experimental pathologist and a pioneer of antiseptic surgery and preventative medicine. His research into bacteriology and infection in wounds raised his operative technique to a new plane where his observations, deductions and practices revolutionised surgery throughout the world.

Item Date:  1898

Stock No:  41607      £375

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