Combe, Andrew (1797-1847), physician and phrenologist

9 letters by Combe, autograph, dated and signed. Correspondents include Dr Gregory (no.1), Mr Forbes (no.7) and Mr Hopkins (no.9).

1840-1846

1 file (9 items)

Purchased from Stevens, London, July 1934 (acc.68350) and September 1933 (acc.68336); Purchased from Glendining, London, August 1934 (acc.67908); Nos. 4 and 6 Purchased from Desgranges, Paris, October 1935 (acc.69099); Purchased from Sotheby's, London, July 1931 (acc.67540); Transferred from Wellcome Historical Medical Museum, c.1939 (acc.91800); Provenance details not recorded (acc.67430). No accession details noted for no. 5.

Combe, Andrew (1797-1847) was a physician and phrenologist, born in Edinburgh. He showed particular interest in mental diseases and was often consulted in cases of insanity. Combe died in Gorgie, near Edinburgh of a pulmonary complaint in 1847. A full description of his life and work is to be found in the Dictionary of National Biography.