British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS signed “Lister,” one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered letterhead, April 10, 1897. Letter to F. Mockler, in full: “I regret that, as I am leaving London this afternoon for Easter, I cannot have the pleasure of seeing you on Monday.” In fine condition, with light central vertical and horizontal folds (touching the tip of the first letter of the signature) and trivial soiling. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Lister’s own hand, as well as an unsigned carte-de-visite portrait removed from its original backing and affixed to a German biography sheet. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$75.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
