RANT TO PRACTICE MEDICINE AND SURGERY, BLANK, 1838, engraving on paper, a blank example, "Be it known, That I, the undersigned, Medical Censor for the Senatorial District of ___do, by these presents, in conformity to Law, Grant Permission to ___ to practice Medicine and Surgery within the District aforesaid, until the annual meeting of the Board of Medical Censors for the Republic of Texas which will take place at the Seat of Government, on the second Monday in November next. Given at ___this __ day of ___A.D. 1838 and of the ___Independence of Texas the Third." 9" x 14 1/2" Provenance: Estate of Dr. Paul E. Shutts, Houston, Texas.
Condition Report Some stains, pencil markings upper right, waving throughout, creases, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.