Two ross-manson letters

Published by [Harrison and Son] [1929], [London], 1929

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12pp. Sewn, as issued. A clean and crisp copy. Presentation copy, ink inscription to head of title: 'With Sir Ronald's Compliments'. The first edition of a reproduction of two letters on the transmission of malaria between eminent malariologist Sir Ronald Ross (1857-1932) and his mentor, physician and parasitologist and pioneer of tropical medicine, Sir Patrick Manson (1844-1922). The publication is comprised of a prefatory note by Ross, his letters to Manson of August 22nd and 31st, 1897, announcing his discovery of malaria parasites in anopheles mosquitoes, and a short extract relating the history of Ross's discovery from a speech by Dr. Low to the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine, 18th October, 1929. Size: 8vo.

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Title
Two ross-manson letters
Author
[ROSS, Sir Ronald]
Publisher
[Harrison and Son] [1929], [London]
Publication year
1929
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Edition
First edition.

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Established 2007, Antiquates Ltd is an Antiquarian bookseller with a large, custom built shop in the heart of the Dorset countryside. We sell fine and rare books from our Wareham shop, in catalogues, and via our website (www.antiquates.co.uk). Specialising in early printed books both English and Continental, fine English Literature, and books by, for, and about Women and Children, we nevertheless stock a wide range of works on paper from 1500-present - including modern first editions. Our bias is towards the unusual, the interesting and the important - and always have a good stock of rare books by local authors such as T.E. Lawrence and Thomas Hardy; we are just the place if you're looking for an extra-special gift for a wedding, birthday, anniversary or graduation. (Open Wednesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm)

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Specialising in early printed books both English and Continental, fine English Literature, and books by, for, and about Women and Children. We always have a good stock of rare books by local authors such as T.E

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