![40 'Father of British forensic medicine'.- An archive of material relating to Alfred Swaine Taylor and his family, [c.1802-1871] (c.70 pieces)
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Lot 40
'Father of British forensic medicine'.- An archive of material relating to Alfred Swaine Taylor and his family, [c.1802-1871] (c.70 pieces)
Hammer Price: £420
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'Father of British forensic medicine'.- Archive of material relating to Alfred Swaine Taylor and his family, including Penard (Dr. Louis) Des Frais Judiciaires en ce qui concerne les Médecins légistes, with an A.L.s. from the author to Taylor loosely inserted, foxing, original printed wrappers, foxing, Versailles, 1873; and c. 30 drawings, including a few of the Elgin Marbles, some annotated by Taylor; a manuscript on the Italian language, with accompanying dialogues by Taylor, a folio account book of the Cancellor family (Taylor's in-laws), contemporary vellum, 1802-32; and 4 diaries/commonplace books by his daughter Edith Caroline Taylor, v.s., [c. 1802-71] (c. 70 pieces).
⁂ Taylor (1806-80) was an English toxicologist, medical writer, and early experimenter in photography (developing the use of hyposulphate of lime as a fixing agent). His publications and appearances as an expert witness in several high profile murder cases earned him the title the 'father of British forensic medicine' (Louis Rosenfeld).
Description
'Father of British forensic medicine'.- Archive of material relating to Alfred Swaine Taylor and his family, including Penard (Dr. Louis) Des Frais Judiciaires en ce qui concerne les Médecins légistes, with an A.L.s. from the author to Taylor loosely inserted, foxing, original printed wrappers, foxing, Versailles, 1873; and c. 30 drawings, including a few of the Elgin Marbles, some annotated by Taylor; a manuscript on the Italian language, with accompanying dialogues by Taylor, a folio account book of the Cancellor family (Taylor's in-laws), contemporary vellum, 1802-32; and 4 diaries/commonplace books by his daughter Edith Caroline Taylor, v.s., [c. 1802-71] (c. 70 pieces).
⁂ Taylor (1806-80) was an English toxicologist, medical writer, and early experimenter in photography (developing the use of hyposulphate of lime as a fixing agent). His publications and appearances as an expert witness in several high profile murder cases earned him the title the 'father of British forensic medicine' (Louis Rosenfeld).
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