Signer of the Declaration of Independence; a physician and surgeon general of the Continental Army, he established the first free dispensary in the U. S. Rush’s personal signed book: Sermons on Practical Subjects by Robert Walker Volume III. Edinburgh: 1784. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 394 pages. Signed on the inside front cover, “Benj’n Rush’s.” Book is housed in a custom clamshell box. In very good condition, with soiling and toning to opening pages and inside cover, chipping to edges of opening pages, partially separated front hinge, moderate wear, surface loss and chipping to covers, and crack to worn spine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
