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Manuscript & Miscellaneous
Collections The most important manuscript in the RCSI collection is that presented by Sir John Lentaigne in 1851, the Practica Magistri Johannis Ardern. The only complete copy worldwide, it treats of surgical practice. Its author John Arderne was a surgeon who lived near Nottingham from 1307-1390. The historical value of the work lies in the account it provides of surgery in England in the fourteenth century.
McCollum, S. The Lentaigne manuscript: an account by John of Arderne of his treatment of fistula-in-ano. J Ir Coll Physicians Surg. 25(3):214-6, 1996 Jul.
History of Physic by Edward Hill (1741-1830)
Practical observations on aural surgery by William Wilde, published in 1853.

Collections of Drawings
Clinical illustrations and case notes of William Wallace (1791-1837), a pivotal figure in the development of dermatology in Ireland.
Architectural drawings of RCSI by William Murray (d.1849).
Anatomical notes and drawings of Alexander Frazer, Professor of Anatomy, RCSI, 1883-1909.

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