$9,200
MORGAN, JOHN (1735-1789) - PRESENTATION COPY A DISCOURSE UPON THE INSTITUTION OF MEDICAL SCHOOLS IN AMERICA, Philadelphia, 1765, first edition, 8vo, calf, inscribed "for Dr. Cullen, Professor of Chymistry, at Edinburgh from the Author.," (rubbed), Sabin 50650, Evans 10082, Howes M799.! Note: Dr. Morgan served in the French and Indian War as a physician and founded the first medical school in America. He was also director general of the Army under Washington. Dr. William Cullen was one of the foremost anatomists of his era, a co-founder of the Glasglow Medical School, and celebrated author. Provenance includes Dr. William Pepper, a former dean of the medical school at the University of Pennsylvania.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2001-11-10
