DR. EDWARD JENNER (British, 1749-1823) DOCTOR AND MEDICAL RESEARCHER.

DR. EDWARD JENNER (British, 1749-1823) DOCTOR AND MEDICAL RESEARCHER. Dr. Jenner invented the term “Vaccination” and discovered it as a means of preventing small pox. Folded letter having three written sides, one side with mailing address. Autograph letter signed “Edwd. Jenner, Chiltenham December 26th, 1814”, addressed to Mrs. H Beach. The letter, in brief review, apologizes to a Mr. Price and his family for not being able to come over and vaccinate them. He suggests possibly they should move away from the small pox areas. Along with this lot comes a copy from the “Classics of Medicine Library” copy No. 2825 and “An Inquiry into the Causes and Affects of the Variolae Vaccinae by Edward Jenner, M.D.”. Housed in a simple gilt wood frame with windows on both sides. PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s Sale No. 7151 6/26/98 Lot 466. PROVENANCE: Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Stanwood Schmidt of Eureka, CA. SIGHT SIZE: Unfolded letter is 8-1/2” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good, one hole where wax seal is. 9-96015 (2,500-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	61	$6,612.00	DR. EDWARD JENNER (British, 1749-1823) DOCTOR AND MEDICAL RESEARCHER. Dr. Jenner invented the term “Vaccination” and discovered it as a means of preventing small pox. Folded letter having three written sides, one side with mailing address. Autograph letter signed “Edwd. Jenner, Chiltenham December 26th, 1814”, addressed to Mrs. H Beach. The letter, in brief review, apologizes to a Mr. Price and his family for not being able to come over and vaccinate them. He suggests possibly they should move away from the small pox areas. Along with this lot comes a copy from the “Classics of Medicine Library” copy No. 2825 and “An Inquiry into the Causes and Affects of the Variolae Vaccinae by Edward Jenner, M.D.”. Housed in a simple gilt wood frame with windows on both sides. PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s Sale No. 7151 6/26/98 Lot 466. PROVENANCE: Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Stanwood Schmidt of Eureka, CA. SIGHT SIZE: Unfolded letter is 8-1/2” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good, one hole where wax seal is. 9-96015 (2,500-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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