Denton A. Cooley Signed Heart Sketch on Letterhead. ...

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Denton A. Cooley Signed Heart Sketch on Letterhead

Legendary cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley was famous for performing the first artificial heart transplant and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984. This simple, yet incredible, Lot consists of a hand-drawn sketch of the human heart by this surgical pioneer, on his personal "From The Desk Of Denton A. Cooley, M.D." letterhead. The rendering is dated 1-12-09 and is signed by the doctor as Denton A. Cooley MD. This is a rather personal example of medical history by a leader in his field and top heart surgeons in the world. The stationery exhibits two creases and only minor wear on the edges.
Overall Measurements: 8.50 x 5.50 inches

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