Beauties and Achievements of The Blind

Dansville, NY: Published for the Authors, 1854. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. 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. Moderate shelf/edge wear, lightly shaken, but intact, cracked/loose and exposed spine (loss on head and tail), bumping on tips and corners, evenly toned and darken text block, smudged boards, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo, 387pp. illus (b/w). Original red publisher's cloth with boards stamped in blind and spine gilt lettered, decorated. Tissue guard over frontis. Ex-library stamp.