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John F,Enders(1897-1985).American scientist & Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (1954). A Head and Shoulders Portrait Signed, black and white, 5 in. by 7 in, no place nor date. Signed and inscribed: "For Peggy Willis with best wishes from, John F. Enders". Enders autograph is considered rare in any form.Enders and his co-workers (Thomas Weller and Frederick Robbins) were the first to show that the polio virus could be grown in monkey kidney cells in a test tube. Once this was known, polio virus could be produced in sufficient quantities to produce a vaccine. This was more important than actually making the vaccine and it is why Enders, et al received the Nobel Prize and not Salk and Sabin. In fine condition. $250.
The autographs comes with a letter of authenticity as to its origin, history and authenticity.
Price: $250
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