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PHILIP SYNG PHYSICK D.S.

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PHILIP SYNG PHYSICK D.S.
<b>400. PHILIP SYNG PHYSICK </b>(1768 - 1837) Pioneering American physician, "the father of American surgery" remembered for his many famous surgical cases which included the removal of bladder stones from Chief Justice John Marshall. Rare partly-printed D.S. "<i>Philip S. Physick, M.D.</i>" 1p. folio, Philadelphia, Apr. 2, 1837, a handsome ornate appointment in Latin from the Medical Society of Philadelphia, honoring Christopher Grant Perry. Co-signed by noted American doctor <b>SAMUEL JACKSON</b> (1787-1872). Bearing the original light-blue satin ribbon with paper seal, folds, else in very clean condition. A perfect example for display.<b> $400-600</b>