FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE Desirable HAND SIGNED Autograph Letter To Surgeon

Historic pioneer of modern nursing FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE handwritten letter, boldly signed "Florence Nightingale" in the text. The letter is on her Park Lane stationary and is dated December 22nd'89, she sends warm Christmas wishes to famed surgeon and founding pathologist JAMES PAGET.

A Happy Christmas to you & many, many of them must be the fervent wish of all your countless friends - and of none more warmly than your old friend Florence Nightingale - I will not let myself drop out of your kind memory. Also includes complimentary original BECKETT BAS "Signature Review" Pre-Certification as "LIKELY TO PASS FULL AUTHENTICATION".

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (1820 1910) was a famed British Nurse, social reformer, and statistician. She is best known for her role in the Crimean War where she was essential to caring for many of the wounded soldiers.

During the war Nightingale would visit the wounded at night caring with her a lamp she thus gained the nickname "The Lady with the Lamp". Throughout her life Nightingale published many works that helped pave the way for modern nursing today. She also cemented herself as one of the most memorable figures of the Victorian era. Florence was also a founding member of the British Red Cross and to this day International Nurses day is celebrated on her birthday, in her honor.

3.5"x 4.5" and is in good condition, all of the. Some staining to the back of the letter, not showing through to the front. A handsome and impressive addition to the den or office of the Medical collector, Nurse, history buff, or autograph collector. An exceptional investment opportunity, and a truly rare and remarkable find.

GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest. Documents available on the market! SIGNATURIST-INK is the trusted dealer and consultant of many museums, libraries, and historical collections having helped procure and donate documents and artifacts for the likes of THE FRED W. SMITH NATIONAL LIBRARY FOR THE STUDY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON at Mount Vernon, the MOUNT VERNON LADIES ASSOCIATION, the WILLIAM McKINLEY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM, and the JOHN MARSHALL HOUSE Museum. The item "FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE Desirable HAND SIGNED Autograph Letter To Surgeon" is in sale since Sunday, March 17, 2019.

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Signed by: Florence Nightingale
Original/Reproduction: Original