Words for a Deaf Daughter
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- Hardcover
- London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1969
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. First Edition. Hardcover. Formerly owned by Oliver Sacks. Laid in newsclipp.ing on book review of copy and a postcard from Royal Botanical Gardens in Sri Lanka...
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver’s, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. Moderate shelfwear to dj, chipp.ing (closed tear to upp.er and lower), toning/staining, unclipp.ed front and rear, else tight, bright, and unmarred. viii, 8vo. 187pp. Blue cloth. Laid in cards.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver’s, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. Moderate shelfwear to dj, chipp.ing (closed tear to upp.er and lower), toning/staining, unclipp.ed front and rear, else tight, bright, and unmarred. viii, 8vo. 187pp. Blue cloth. Laid in cards.