The Fossils of the Burgess Shale

Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. 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. Near fine. 8vo, xvii, 238 pp. Illus. (b/w). Tan and dark brown cloth with glossy pictorial dj. Price sticker on verso.