Lot 199
Guillotin, Joseph-Ignace (1738-1814) French physician who proposed the use of a beheading machine (1789), called the guillotine after him and associated with the excesses of the French Revolution. Partly-printed document signed ("Guillotin"), 1p, in French, 7½ x 7½ in., Paris, 28 Feb. 1890. Document headed "Free Consultation of the Academy of Medicine of Paris. Session of 28 February 1890." On the left is a column headed "Names of the Academicians called for consultation," with six names listed. On the right is a column with the signatures of the consultants, Guillotin's being at the top of the list. Minor foxing, else fine.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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