This Hungarian-born American surgeon is famed for his reconstruction techniques, many still used today, and he writes of his versatile medical career inn the 1943 memoir "A Surgeon's World"; in 1935 in Geneva he founded the International College of Surgeons, and in 1954 he founded the International Museum of Surgical Science; a respected amateur photographer, he penned "Creative Camera Art" (1937) and "Camera Art as a Means of Self-Expression" (1947). Signed FDC, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in Atlantic City, New Jersey on 1947 June 9 and bearing "First Day of Issue" cancellation. Single 3-cent "The Doctor" stamp at upper right. Handsome green and black printed decorative cachet at left honors the American Medical Association and "100th Anniversary of Service to Humanity." To the right of this cachet, vertically, Thorek pens his flamboyant signature in black ink. Original recipient's name/address typed in at address portion. An attractive signature on an appropriate cover. N° de ref. del artículo 31357
Título: Signed First Day Cover
Ejemplar firmado: Signed by Author(s)
Descripción Condición: As New. FDC-B2 This is a vintage pair of first day covers approx 30 years ago origin both celebrating these related views of WW2 with accompanying stamps and hand franks authenticating the issues and both in brand new mint condition scanned for your full examination. Nº de ref. del artículo: 110871
Descripción Condición: As New. CHAU2367 Original first day cover of Peace & Freedom signed by Peak Practice actor Simon Shepherd with COA and in mint condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 26327
Descripción Condición: As New. PFAS57 This is a rare collectors Spirit & Faith official limited edition first day cover for former nun Lavinia Byrne. She has personally signed the souvenir where the signature rests perfectly accompanying the special hand commemorative frank. You will never get a better autograph lifetime COA than this listing as the signing has been officially certified by the publishers with full hallmarking and authenticity detailed on reverse, together with its individual hand number from the original limited edition series. It is in absolute mint condition.Lavinia Byrne is a former nun who in 2000 left the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Roman Catholic religious institute, after 35 years, saying that the Vatican had been bullying her to abandon support for women priests. Nº de ref. del artículo: 168932
Descripción Condición: As New. PFAS51 This is a rare collectors official limited edition cats and dogs first day cover for TV vet Emma Milne. She has personally signed the souvenir where the signature rests perfectly accompanying the special hand commemorative frank. You will never get a better autograph lifetime COA than this listing as the signing has been officially certified by the publishers with full hallmarking and authenticity detailed on reverse, together with its individual hand number from the original limited edition series. It is in absolute mint condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 168849
Descripción Condición: As New. PFAS51 This is a rare collectors official limited edition cover of Right To Learn for Blue Peter presenter Katy Hill. She has personally signed the souvenir where the signature rests perfectly accompanying the special hand commemorative frank. You will never get a better autograph lifetime COA than this listing as the signing has been officially certified by the publishers with full hallmarking and authenticity detailed on reverse, together with its individual hand number from the original limited edition series. It is in absolute mint condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 168842
Descripción Condición: As New. PFAS49 This is a rare collectors official limited edition first day cover for this Dennis Trident Double Decker Transport FDC by Professor David Begg . He has personally signed the souvenir where the signature rests perfectly accompanying the special hand commemorative frank. You will never get a better autograph lifetime COA than this listing as the signing has been officially certified by the publishers with full hallmarking and authenticity detailed on reverse, together with its individual hand number from the original limited edition series. It is in absolute mint condition. . Nº de ref. del artículo: 168822
Descripción Condición: As New. PFAS51 This is a rare collectors official limited edition Cats & Dogs first day cover for Animal Hospital presenter Rhodri Williams. She has personally signed the souvenir where the signature rests perfectly accompanying the special hand commemorative frank. You will never get a better autograph lifetime COA than this listing as the signing has been officially certified by the publishers with full hallmarking and authenticity detailed on reverse, together with its individual hand number from the original limited edition series. It is in absolute mint condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 168848
Descripción Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 5th or later Edition. Sixth edition, 362 pages, black and white plates, illustrations in text and maps, very good/near fine condition with very good dust-wrapper (original price clipped away and revised price label appiled), top edge of book spotted, spine of wrapper faded. Loosely enclosed is a Royal Mail First Day cover for Inland Waterways stamps (franked 20 July 1993) signed by the stamp designer (fine condition). Nº de ref. del artículo: 020556
Descripción Condición: As New. TP26/A This is a stunning official autographed first day cover from BBC Weatherman Bill Giles who has personally signed the souvenir where his signature rests perfectly accompanying the limited edition commemorative autograph frank for lifetime authenticity and in mint condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 148019
Descripción Condición: As New. PFAS52 This is a rare collectors official London Bridge Engineer limited edition first day cover for Professor Chris Wise. He has personally signed the souvenir where the signature rests perfectly accompanying the special hand commemorative frank. You will never get a better autograph lifetime COA than this listing as the signing has been officially certified by the publishers with full hallmarking and authenticity detailed on reverse, together with its individual hand number from the original limited edition series. It is in absolute mint condition."One of the most outstanding engineers of his generation. Projects such as the Torre del Collaerola, the War Museum in Duxford and the headquarters of the Commerzbank in Frankfurt exemplify his design flair. His enthusiasm and creativity inspire his colleagues and students. He is one of those rare role models which the profession desperately needs."[. Nº de ref. del artículo: 168855