French physician (1781-1826) who invented the stethoscope in 1816 and pioneered its use for diagnosing chest problems. Rare ADS in French, signed “Laennec,” one page, 5 x 7.5, January 3, 1824. Medical prescription written by Laennec, in part (translated): "For Madame: 1. Apply again 13 bandages on the side that hurts. 2. If the side pain persists return to the employment of a topical remedy and use it until the extinction of the pain. 3. Continue the use of the prescribed beverages. 4. Abstain from the vice and of hot things." Signed at the conclusion by Laennec, and countersigned by physicians named Moreau and Pasquier. In fine condition.
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.
