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Hardcover. First Edition. 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. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. Light shelfwear, dj chipped with several closed tears, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Tall 8vo. 96pp. Illus. (b/w, color). Suite of plates from photographs. Very Good in Chipped and Torn Dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. First Edition. 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. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. Collection of studies on color blindness, perception, senses, and psychology. Light shelfwear to head and tail, spine, bumped corners, discoloration and toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Illustrated paper boards. 8vo. 443pp. Illus. (b/w).

Hardcover. Condición: As New in Fine Dustjacket. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed from author on tp: "Oliver, Your help, support + encouragement allowed this book to find its completion." 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. With dustjacket. White and black paper over boards. 8vo. 251pp. Inscribed on tp.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. First Edition. 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. Rubbing to extremities, head and tail, toning, throughout, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo, 107pp+Illus (b/w). Blue cloth with bookplate on ep. No DJ.

Hardcover. Condición: As New in Fine Dustjacket. First Edition. 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. With dustjacket and bookplate. Blue cloth. 8vo. 193pp. Illus (b/w).

Original Wrappers. Condición: Very Good+. First Edition. First Edition. Original Wrappers. 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. Light toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Original color wrappers. 8vo. 197pp. Inscribed by the author on tp.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. First Edition. 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. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods."Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipping surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipping cost increase will be submitted for approval before the order is processed." Cyril Brian Courville, M.D. (b. 1900, Traverse City, Michigan - d. 1968) was a Professor of Neurology at the Loma Linda University Department of Nervous Diseases in Los Angeles. Rubbing to extremities, light scuffing, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Large 8vo, xxi, 408pp, Illus (b/w). Quarter bound in two-tone synthetic cloth, spine and front panel lettered in gilt with bookplate pasted in ep.

Hardcover. First Edition. 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. Light wear to extremities, spine fading on dj, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo, xx, 324pp+Illus (b/w). Yellow cloth with bookplate on ep, price tag. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. First Edition. 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. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. Light toning throughout, bumped corners, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Tan paper printed boards. Thin 8vo, v, 136pp. illus (b/w), Bookplate pasted in.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. First Edition. 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. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. Light toning throughout, bumped corners, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Tan paper printed boards. Thin 8vo, iii, 95pp. Bookplate pasted in.

Original Wraps // Hardcover. First Edition Paperbound // First Edition. Original Wraps // Hardcover. Works include: The Anatomy of Dependence by Takeo Doi, 1987, translated. Attachment by John Bowlby, 1971, Penguin Books. Dependency and Japanese Socialization by Frank A. Johnson, 1993, NYU. Hardcover with dj 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. "Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipp.ing surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipp.ing cost increase will be submitted for app.roval before the order is processed.". Minimal shelf/edge wear, else tight, bright, and unmarred; pictorial wrappers. Small 8vo. 477pp. // 180pp. //452pp. Very Good+ in Wraps // Very Good+ First Edition Paperbound // First Edition.

Original Wraps. Condición: Very Good. Original Wraps. Books include: Chomsky by John Lyons, 1971. Pb Syntactic Structures, 1963. Wrappers 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. "Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipp.ing surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipp.ing cost increase will be submitted for app.roval before the order is processed.". Light shelfwear, toning overall. 8vo.var. pg. illus (b/w). Original printed wrappers, light underlining.

Original Wraps. Condición: As New. Original Wraps. Books include: Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife, Eben Alexander, 2012 Life After Life: the 25th Anniversary of the Classic Bestseller, Raymond A. Moody, 2001 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. Memoirs and biographies in this selection of physicians, writers, philosophers, poets, and scientists. "Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipp.ing surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipp.ing cost increase will be submitted for app.roval before the order is processed.". Like new. Various sizing, varies paging. Illustrated wrappers.

Original Wraps. Condición: Very Good. Original Wraps. Books include: The Anxiety of Influence by Harold Bloom, 1973. Ants on the Melon: A Collection of Poems by Virginia Hamilton Adair, 1996. 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. "Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipp.ing surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipp.ing cost increase will be submitted for app.roval before the order is processed.". Light shelfwear, toning overall. 8vo.var. pg. illus (b/w). Original printed wrappers.

Original Wraps. Condición: Very Good+. Paperback Edition. Paperback Edition. Original Wraps. Previously owned by Oliver Sacks. 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. Light shelf wear, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo.

Cloth. First Edition. First Edition. Cloth. Titles include: Tom Brown's School Days by Thomas Hughes John Halifax, Gentleman by Mrs. Craik The Last of the Mohicans by Fenimore Cooper 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. "Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipp.ing surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipp.ing cost increase will be submitted for app.roval before the order is processed.". Chipp.ed and torn djs, toning, shaken lightly, otherwise tight, bright, and unmarred. Red cloth. illus. (b/w) in yellow dustjackets. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket.

Original Wraps/Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+ in Wraps. Paperback reprints. Paperback reprints. Original Wraps/Hardcover. Formerly owned by Oliver Sacks. Invitation to a Beheading, Crest Printing, 1960. The Eye, Pocket Books, 1966. Ada, Penguin Books, 1969. Vintage Nabokov, Vintage Books, 2004. 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. "Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipp.ing surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipp.ing cost increase will be submitted for app.roval before the order is processed.". Shelf wear and toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Original matte wrappers/glossy wrappers.

Original Wrappers. Condición: Very Good+. New Edition. New Edition. Original Wrappers. 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. Light toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Original color wrappers. 8vo. 253pp. illus (b/w) Inscribed by former owner on tp.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine in Near Fine DJ. First Edition. 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. Black cloth with pictorial dustjacket. Some scuffing to DJ. 8vo, xi, 362pp. Illus (b/w).

Original Wraps. Condición: Very Good+ in Wraps. First Edition. First Edition. Original Wraps. Inscribed from author on tp: "Oliver Sacks-who has taught us so much-but especially for his humanity." 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. Creasing on wrappers, first fpp. Matte color printed wrappers. 8vo. 519pp. Illus. (b/w)+index. Inscribed on tp.

Original Wraps. Condición: Very Good. Original Wraps. From the Library of Oliver Sacks. Classic writings published set from the Pelican Freud Library set. Books include: 1. Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis, 1975. 2. New Introductory Lecture on Psychoanalysis, 1973. 3. The Psychopathology of Everyday Life, 1975. Front wrapper missing. 4. The Interpretation of Dreams, 1977. 8. Case Histories "Dora" and "Little Hans," 1977. 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. "Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipping surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipping cost increase will be submitted for approval before the order is processed.". Various states of wear, moderately shelfworn, toned, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Mostly 8vo. Illus. (b/w), Color wrappers.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. First Edition. 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. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. First edition of the book by neurologist Dr. Joseph Collins. Light shelfwear to head and tail, spine, bumped corners, spine fade, textbook slightly toned, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Blue cloth with gilt titling. 8vo. vi, 313pp. Inscribed by author.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. Hospital Museum St. Dimpna is located in the old hospital and monastic buildings of the Augustinians, of which the oldest parts date back to the 15th century. In the museum, the visitor learns about the everyday life in a hospital and the life of the hospital sisters. Also the memories of Saint Dymphna survive; this Irish king's daughter, who died a martyr's death in Geel, lies at the foundations of the family care of mentally ill people in Geel. Hardbound catalog from the museum. 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. Scarce. Light shelfwear, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Full color glossy pictorial boards. Tall 8vo. 214pp. Illus. (color). Three postcards laid in.

Original Wraps. Condición: Very Good+ in Wraps. Third Edition. Third Edition. Original Wraps. 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. "Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipping surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipping cost increase will be submitted for approval before the order is processed.". Large crease on front wrapper, general shelfwear, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Glossy color paper wrappers. Large 4to, xxiii, 922pp. illus (color, bw). Bookplate pasted in.

Hardcover. First Edition. 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. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. Light shelfwear, toning and chipping, closed tear to clipped dj, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Black cloth with printed DJ. vii, 128pp, illus. (b/w). Very Good in Very Good (Price-Clipped) DJ.

Original Wraps/Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+ in Wraps/DJ. First Edition. First Edition. Original Wraps/Hardcover. Hidden Histories of Science--"Scotoma: Forgetting and Neglect in Science" The Best American Essays 2004--"The Mind's Eye" The Best American Science Writing 2000-- "Briliant Light" ; 2005--"Greetings of the Island of Stability" ; 2007--"Stereo Sue" 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. "Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipp.ing surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipp.ing cost increase will be submitted for app.roval before the order is processed.". Near fine. Original matte wrappers/glossy dj.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Hardcover. Formerly owned by Oliver Sacks. Works include: Oscar Wilde by Richard Ellmann (biography), paperback The Real Trial of Oscar Wilde with an introduction and commentary by Merlin Holland, 2003. DJ. De Profundis by Oscar Wilde, Unicorn Press, DJ. nd. HC The Satryicon of Petronius Arbiter, translation acribed to Oscar Wilde. Book Collectors Assoc., 1934 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. Light shelfwear and bumped corners, toning throughout, else tight, bright, and unmarred.

Original Wraps. Condición: Very Good+. Original Wraps. Previously owned by Oliver Sacks. Includes: Conversations with Jorge Luis Borges by Richard Burgin, Avon Books, 1969. Labyrinths: Selected Stories & Other Writings, New Directions Paperbook, 1964. Jorge Luis Borges: This Craft of Verse, in his own Voice, complete Norton Lectures delivered at Harvard University. 4 disc CD., 2000. Encounter magazine, Poems, Stories interview, April 1969. Twenty Four Conversations with Borges, including a Selection of Poems, interviews of Roberto Alifano, 1981-1983, [1984] 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. Light shelf wear, creasing, else tight, bright, and unmarred.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. First Edition. 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. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. "Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipping surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipping cost increase will be submitted for approval before the order is processed.". General shelfwear, rubbing, and toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Green cloth with gilt author label and red and black spine label. vii, 323pp; viii, 645pp. Bookplate pasted in.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. First Edition. 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. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. otes from Eric Korn, bookseller and long time friend of Oliver Sacks. Compilation of literary and medical quotations through the centuries on madness, suicide, etc. Light shelfwear to head and tail, spine, bumped corners, light foxing, spine fade, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Blue cloth boards with gilt titling. 8vo, xvi, 160pp. Bookplates pasted in, previous owner marks.