Sir Anthony Carlisle Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
SIR ANTHONY CARLISLE
Born: 1768 in Stillington, County Durham, England, United Kingdom
Died: 1840
Sir Anthony Carlisle (born 1768 – died 1840) was a British surgeon and anatomist known for his contributions to medical science during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was born in Stillington, County Durham, England.
Carlisle's career in medicine began in the late 1780s when he studied at the University of Edinburgh and later at St. Thomas' Hospital in London. He quickly gained recognition for his surgical skills and anatomical knowledge, becoming a prominent figure in the medical community. One of Carlisle's most memorable achievements was his pioneering work in the field of microscopy. He collaborated with the renowned microscopist William Nicholson to develop improved microscopes and techniques for studying cells and tissues. Their research laid the groundwork for advancements in histology and cellular biology.
During the early 1800s, Carlisle made significant contributions to surgical practice and education. He served as a lecturer at the Westminster Hospital School of Medicine and authored several influential medical textbooks, including "A Manual of the Anatomy of the Human Body" (1815).
In 1818, Carlisle was appointed as a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his contributions to science and medicine. He also served as a surgeon at Westminster Hospital and later became Surgeon Extraordinary to King George IV.
Carlisle's career in medicine began in the late 1780s when he studied at the University of Edinburgh and later at St. Thomas' Hospital in London. He quickly gained recognition for his surgical skills and anatomical knowledge, becoming a prominent figure in the medical community. One of Carlisle's most memorable achievements was his pioneering work in the field of microscopy. He collaborated with the renowned microscopist William Nicholson to develop improved microscopes and techniques for studying cells and tissues. Their research laid the groundwork for advancements in histology and cellular biology.
During the early 1800s, Carlisle made significant contributions to surgical practice and education. He served as a lecturer at the Westminster Hospital School of Medicine and authored several influential medical textbooks, including "A Manual of the Anatomy of the Human Body" (1815).
In 1818, Carlisle was appointed as a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his contributions to science and medicine. He also served as a surgeon at Westminster Hospital and later became Surgeon Extraordinary to King George IV.
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SIR ANTHONY CARLISLE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 273180Clipped Signature: "Adjoined/Anthony Carlisle", 4½x2½. Sir Anthony Carlisle (1768-1840), an English surgeon and Fellow of the Royal Academy, introduced the thin-bladed, straight-edged amputating knife.Price: $180.00
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SIR ANTHONY CARLISLE - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 273051Clipped signature: "from the Court/Cash paid to the Pa[cut off]/Anthony Carlisle", 4¼x2¼, irregularly cut and affixed to 4½x3½ card. Plastic material over both pieces, taped at margins. Typed biography affixed at upper margin.
Price: $140.00
