Stirring series of photographs captured by a skilled photographer documenting the many diverse aspects of an operation involving a probable heart-lung ("H.L.") bypass.

First state of this provocative thesis written by a French astronomer in response to Voltaire, arguing that modern civilization owes its scientific roots to Asia rather than Europe.

Stunning landmark achievement in astro-photography, completed and issued after Barnard's death in a limited edition of just 700 copies.

Rare inscribed first edition of this long influential, but now discredited, early study of lesbian women.

Inscribed first printing of Fossey's landmark scientific memoir.

Rare suppressed first issue of the epochal popular survey of quantum physics, Hawking's first book for non-specialists.

First edition, scarce signed issue, one of an unknown number signed by Carver on a special leaf before the half title.

Quintessentially 1950s booklet accompanying Monty MacLevy's Figurama, a "slenderizing table" marketed to women and intended for home use.

Archive of working materials from the tenure of the Tobacco Institute's Vice President of Public Relations, in office during the industry's last great stand against the health and welfare of the American public.

A complete, two volume patient ledger covering the entirety of the year 1957 from the office of Dr. John Melvin Thomason, a general practitioner operating out of Bruce Hospital in Florence, SC.

First book edition of these twelve lectures delivered by Watson at the People's Institute, whose publishing arm would soon become the legendary W.W. Norton.