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Christiaan Barnard

Christiaan Barnard

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Christiaan Barnard

South African surgeon (1922–2001) who, in 1967, performed the first human-to-human heart transplant. AMS signed “Ch. Barnard,” four pages on three sheets, 8.25 x 11.75, no date but circa 1995. A portion of Barnard’s draft for his 1996 work The Donor in his difficult to decipher hand, headed “Manuscript from ‘The Donor,’” mentioning “artificial heart,” “heart transplantation,” “surgeon,” “artificial kidney,” and “complications.” Barnard makes several edits and corrections throughout. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #460 - Ended September 16, 2015





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