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Lot #195
Alexander Fleming

Personal calling card from the life-saving scientist who discovered penicillin

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Personal calling card from the life-saving scientist who discovered penicillin

Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. One of Fleming’s personal calling cards, 3 x 1.5, imprinted with, “Sir Alexander Fleming, F.R.S., Professor of Bacteriology, University of London, St. Mary’s Hospital, W.2.,” signed on the reverse, “Alexander Fleming 30/8/53.” Some light soiling and surface wear to printed side, and a uniform shade of mild toning to signature side, otherwise fine condition. A less-common and quite interesting example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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  • Dates: #383 - Ended February 15, 2012





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