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John Allan Wyeth signed first edition of his autobiography, ''With Sabre and Scalpel'' published by Harper & Brothers: New York & London: 1914. From Confederate soldier in the Civil War, Wyeth ultimately became a renowned surgeon and founded the first post-grad medical school in America (The New York Polyclinic Medical School and Hospital). His autograph inscription to the front free endpaper to a fellow physician reads: ''To my friend, A daughter of Virginia, Dr. Rosalie Slaughter-Morton in recognition of her professional ability, a personal friendship, & above all her loyalty to the ideals which the Polyclinic implies. / John Allan Wyeth / 1915''. Copyright page of this first edition bears the Harper code K-O, meaning October 1914. Bound in red cloth boards, book measures 6'' x 8.75''. Toning to leaves with some ink transfer from inscription to neighboring leaves. Very good. With original dustjacket also in very good condition.
John Allan Wyeth ''With Sabre And Scalpel'' First Edition Signed to a Fellow Physician -- ''...her loyalty to the ideals which the Polyclinic implies...''
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