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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

Peter Hawthorne

THE TRANSPLANTED HEART with many participants' signatures

Published: Hugh Keartland, Johannesburg, 1968

Edition: 1st Edition

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First edition, signed by both Barnards, T. Donovan, surgeon, Eileen Blaiberg wife of second heart recipient, and others, dated 22/1/68 and 23/1/68. Includes piece of paper-strip ECG Tape, in an envelope stamped with the date 2/12/67. No other provenance, but presumed to be that of Washkansky. The whole story of the first heart transplant, with background details of all participants and patients and details of the second transplant a month later. Photographs of many participants, and diagrams. Pages 1-189. Dust jacket has some top edge wear and slight edge discoloration. I cm tear on front spine fold. Otherwise Very Good. Blue paper-covered boards, faded along top edge and on spine, otherwise Very Good. Binding Very Good.
  • Size: 215 x 142 x 19 mm
  • Sold By: Pringle Bay Books
  • Contact Person: Neil Berens
  • Country: South Africa
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