Joseph Lister Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOSEPH LISTER
Born: April 5, 1827
Died: February 10, 1912
Died: February 10, 1912
JOSEPH LISTER (1827-1912), called the "Founder of Antiseptic Surgery", signed this album leaf the year that he became weakened by a serious illness from which he would never fully recover. Over the next several years, the famed British surgeon collaborated with his friends and colleagues to complete The Collected Papers of Joseph, Baron Lister (1909), a two-volume set of almost 1,000 pages. In the 1860s, Lister had implemented the practice of antiseptic surgery by using carbolic acid sprays to kill airborne germs. He later realized that germs were present elsewhere, making it necessary for doctors and nurses to wash their hands and to disinfect instruments and dressings used in the operating room. This procedure saved nearly 50 percent of his patients, who otherwise would have died from infection without the antiseptic conditions. Because of Lister, the surgical death rate dropped to about three percent. In 1880, be began using catgut sutures, instead of hemp, on his patients. The new sutures proved beneficial because they dissolved in the body after a period of time. Lister also served as President of the Royal Society (1895-1900).
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JOSEPH LISTER, WILLIAM CROOKES, SIDNEY LEE and TOM PURVIS. Signatures: "William Crookes.", "Sidney Lee.", "Lister/26 June 1904" on front and "Tom Purvis" on verso, 5x4. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
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JOSEPH LISTER As Baron Lister, he invites someone to view a portrait of his grandfather. Autograph Letter Signed: "Lister," 2p, 4½x7, front and verso. Lyme Regis, Dorset (England), 1901 January 8. read more...Sale Price $765.00
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JOSEPH LISTER. Black-bordered ALS: "Lister", 1p, 4½x7. Portland Place, London, 1897 February 22. To Miss Leary, Umtata, South Africa. In full: "Please accept my thanks for your kind letter of congratulation. I am glad you can report yourself as so much stronger. read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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JOSEPH LISTER. Black-bordered ALS: "Lister", 1p, 4x6. York House Hotel, Bath, 1903 March 2. To Sir Albert Woods. In full: "I have received your letter and copy of the armorial bearings at this place, where I am just now staying. read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
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JOSEPH LISTER Black-bordered ALS: "Lister," 2p, 41/2x7, front and verso. Portland Place (London), 1903 May 6. To Mr. Fry. In full: "I cannot leave your most kind letter of April 30th without an answer, if only to thank your (sic) cordially. read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
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Surgeon Joseph Lister wrote and signed this letter, on black-bordered stationery, in 1898. He wrote it to a fellow doctor to say that "I am glad that my letter was not too late for your purpose". read more...Sale Price $765.00
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JOSEPH LISTER. Scarce ALS: "Lister", 2p, 4½x7, front and verso. 32 Brook Street, Bath, 1903 June 3. On black-bordered imprinted stationery to Mr. Fry. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
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JOSEPH LISTER The English surgeon and scientist writes to a prominent English politician, expressing regrets that he had to slip away without saying good-bye. ALS: "Lister", 1¼p, 4½x7, conjoined leaves. Portland Place, 1898 June 12. On black-bordered stationery to Sir John Kennaway. read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
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JOSEPH LISTER. ALS: "Lister", 1p, 4½x7 black-bordered stationery. 12, Park Crescent, Portland Place, 1903 June 16. To A.W. Admond Esqr. Begins: "My dear Sir". In full: "I cannot but comply with the request with which you have honoured me. read more...Sale Price $765.00
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JOSEPH LISTER: ANTISEPTIC SURGERY. ALS: "Joseph Lister," 1p, 4½x7. Portland Place, London, 1889 August 15. The English surgeon who founded antiseptic surgery writes to Miss Leary. In full: "I cannot but respect the sentiments expressed in your letter. read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
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JOSEPH LISTER Black-bordered ALS: "Lister," 31/2 p, 37/8 x6. Portland Place, 1901 December 31. To Professor White, M.D., Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Pa. In full: read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
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JOSEPH LISTER "The father of antiseptic surgery". Closing and signature cut from ALS: "Yours very sincerely/Joseph Lister". On 4½x2¼ sheet. In 1877, Lister demonstrated conclusively that his method of antisepsis reduced danger to life from surgery. read more...Sale Price $450.00
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JOSEPH LISTER Surgeon Lister signed this note, written on the back of a blank postcard, in the third person in 1909 to say that he couldn't accede to a request. Third person autograph note signed "Lord Lister" once in body of letter. 1 page, 5½x3½. April 8, 1909. Addressed to Mr. A. B. read more...Sale Price $765.00
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