British surgeon (1827–1912) who pioneered the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS signed “Lister,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, personal letterhead, October 16, 1901. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “The picture I shall duly present to the Jenner Institute. The ‘Histoire d’un savant par un ignorant’ I have, and will consign to the library of the Jenner Institute. Pasteur’s discourse I had seen but not Renan’s ‘réponse’ & I am glad to have both.” In fine condition. Lister’s letter contains a handful of fascinating references—his first comments refer to the Jenner Institute of Preventative Medicine, which changed its name to Lister Institute in 1903 to honor the pioneering surgeon. He goes on to mention the rivalry between chemist Louis Pasteur and philosopher Ernest Renan, who had engaged in a public feud on the subject of religion. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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