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Medicine and Stamps (Volume 3) |
from: Mayo Clinic Proceedings
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EAN: 9781893005891
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1893005895
Label: Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Manufacturer: Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Number Of Pages: 215
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Studio: Mayo Clinic Proceedings
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Medicine & Stamps, vol. 3 will appeal to anyone with a interest in history and biography, as well as stamp collectors. The book is comprised of biographical sketches of more than 100 physicians and members of the scientific community. These persons have been honored on postage stamps issued by the United States and many countries thoughout the world. The work covers a wide range of interest, from mythology to Nobel Prize winners in physiology, medicine, physics and chemistry. Little-known facts of the the personal lives of the physicians and scientists are included.
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- A Good Reference for Topical CollectorsThis is a great reference for people who collect medical themes on stamps or like me, collect topics like "Flowers" and "Famous People" on stamps and want more information on specific areas. The stories are often fascinating. Each person is treated as a separate chapter. This format makes it a good general reference for famous people in the medical area and for medical topics such as diabetes and the history of medicine. I think it would be a good reference for a philatelic library and probably ... Read More
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