CONJOINED TWINS. Large collection of prints and photographs of conjoined twins,
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CONJOINED TWINS. Large collection of prints and photographs of conjoined twins, including: WARREN, JOHN C. 'The Siamese Twins,' IN: The Mirror, Number 401, November 28, 1829. * WARREN, JOHN C. 'An account of the Siamese twins united together from birth,' IN: American Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume 5. Philadelphia: 1829. * * Framed lithographic portrait of Chang and Eng Bunker, with facsimile signatures in bottom margin * another copy, trimmed to plate marks, lacking facsimile signature * Autograph letter from L.O. Rochry to M. Jefferies, describing preparations to tour Europe with Chang and Eng on behalf of P.T. Barnum * HARRISON, ALLEN, 'Autopsy on the bodies of Chang and Eng Bunker, commonly known as the Siamese Twins,' IN: Transactions of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Third series, Volume 1, Philadelphia: 1875 * CHARLIER, EUGENE. Observation d'un enfant vivant double inferiurement a partir du bassin, ou monstre double ileadelphe. Liege: 1868. Publisher's yellow wrappers. * COOK, A.B. Joined Twins: The Obstetrical and Surgical Management, with Remarks. Louisville, KY: Bell & Co., 1869. * Albumen photo of the 'Ohio Twined Babes,' c.1890 * Albumen photo of Millie and Christine, New Jersey, c.1900, 4.25 x 6.5 inches * several postcards and images of Millie and Christine * Two photographic calling cards and a postcard of Millie and Christine, framed together in a frame of period style. * Pamphlet on Daisy and Violet Hilton, 'San Antonio's Siamese Twins,' 4 pp, 8vo, folded * 2 photographs of unidentified conjoined infants, joined at the head, c.1950 * Leaflet for Donnie and Ronnie Galyon, Siamese twins, c.1960s * Cabinet card of Rosa and Josefa Blazek, Illinois, c.1890s * Life Story of Mary and Margaret Gibb * Signed photo of Yvonne and Yvette, conjoined at the head, c.1960s * With numerous other postcards, cabinet cards, articles, clipped illustrations and other ephemera. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Without reserve For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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