Description: 1859 Harvard Medical Valedictorian Speech, Graduation, University, Rare Booklet. Science and success. A valedictory address delivered to the medical graduates of Harvard University, at the annual commencement, Wednesday, March 9, 1859 8vo, pp. 24; original printed terracotta wrappers. Bigelow (1818-1890) was professor of surgery at Harvard and for decades a prominent doctor in the Boston area. His "Insensibility during Surgical Operations Produced by Inhalation" (1846), detailing the discovery of ether anesthesia, was selected by readers of the New England Journal of Medicine as the "most important article in NEJM history. As found from a Portland Maine estate. See photos. All of our antique items are sold as found as is with no returns. Please ask questions prior to bidding and I will do my best to help you.
Price: 58 USD
Location: Union, Maine
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Harvard University
Topic: Medicine
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1859