An Harveian oration and other remains of John Johnstone.

  • Johnstone, John, 1768-1836.
Date:
1837
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: An Harveian oration and other remains of John Johnstone. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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