Georges Gilles de la TOURETTE Autographed letter signed 1900

  

Georges Gilles de la TOURETTE - Autographed letter signed - 1900. An important scientist, his main contributions to medicine were in the fields of hypnosis and hysteria. He lent his name to the neurological disorder characterized by tics. A very rare autographed letter signed "Gilles de la Tourette," 1 page in 8, Paris, January 17, 1900, on the letterhead of the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, Medical Service. Office of the Chief Physician, on double sheets.

A letter to a friend, in which he mentions a letter he received from the famous architect Roger Bouvard regarding a matter that will be the subject of a proposal. Bouvard also has the recipient's letter in hand.