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Heart Surgeons Barnard and DeBakey Signatures.

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Heart Surgeons Barnard and DeBakey Signatures.
<B>Christiaan Barnard Signed Photograph and Michael DeBakey First Day Cover.</B></I> Barnard is credited with completing the first successful human heart transplant in 1967, and DeBakey, along with being a pioneering heart surgeon, created the effective and evocative Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, or M.A.S.H, during the Korean War. One page, 7" x 9.5", black and white photograph signed "<I>9-14-89/ Best wishes/ Chris Barnard"</B></I>, in fine condition with minimal wear at corners. Postmarked envelope, 6.5" x 3.5", honors "<I>Those Who Fought Polio</B></I>", January 15, 1957, "<I>Michael E. DeBakey"</B></I>, in very good condition except for 2" awkwardly taped tear in upper right.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)