Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) who was a founding professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital. TLS signed “Wm. Osler,” one page, 3.75 x 6.25, personal letterhead, December 1, 1913. Letter to Miss Storer. In part: “Delighted with the medal! Thank you so much. It is wonderfully well done and I will write at once to talk [to] McKenzie about it. It is peculiarly appropriate that the greatest numismatist in the profession should have such an artistic piece of work connected with him.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. This letter refers to a bronze medal designed by R. Tait McKenzie, a sculptor and physician, made to honor fellow physician and numismatist Horatio Storer. Intriguing content associating a number of prominent medical practitioners of their day. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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