JOSEPH LISTER(1827 - 1912) English surgeon and medical scientist greatly influenced by Pasteur, leading to his founding of antiseptic surgery. Brief A.L.S. on a small sheet of black-bordered mourning letterhead, 1p. 8vo., "Portland Place", Feb. 18, 1897, to Reid, sending thanks for his "...very kind words...". Slight mounting traces to corners on verso, otherwise very good condition.