Rare collectibles and medical curiosa for sale:

Rare Aborigines Brazilian Wood Letter Opener, 1970s

Price: $15.00

Offered for sale is an elegant rare Aborigines Brazilian Letter Opener, 1970s, wood, 10 inches x 1 1/4 inches.

It is in mint condition. Obtained during a 1970s trip to Brazil.

Anatomy Dissection Kit in Original Black Vinyl, German (Koch)

Price: $75.00

Offered for sale as a medical curiosa and medical collectible is an anatomy dissection kit in original black vinyl case from Germany (Koch).

The case measures 7 1/4 inches x 3 1/4 inches. Kit includes scissors, 2 scalpels, forceps, 2 probes, 2 hemostats, etc.

The black vinyl case has significant wear and some of the instruments such as the scalpel blades have rust.

From the 1950s or earlier.

Anatomy Dissection Kit in Original Wooden Box, German (Barclay)

Price: $175.00

Offered for sale as a medical curiosa and medical collectible is an anatomy dissection kit in original wooden box from Germany (Barclay).

Kit includes 10 instruments, scissors, 2 scalpels, probes, irrigation tips. The kit measures 7 1/4 inches x 3 1/4 inches.

Box is an example of excellent German workmanship in hinges and locking mechanism. Some instruments may have slight rust, and may had very little use, if at all.

From the 1950s or earlier.

Plastic Anatomic Model of the Human Brain

Price: $150.00

Offered for sale is a biomedical model of the entire human brain and components, plastic, life size.

It includes brainstem and cerebellum that can be removed and reassembled for teaching purposes. Also included is a white plastic resting base as seen in photo.

This model is ideal for biomedical science, biology, human anatomy and/or neuroscience classes. (Normally retails for $250.00)

This brain is medially divided. All structures are hand-painted and numbered. The right half can be disassembled into:

o Frontal with parietal lobes
o Brain stem with temporal and occipital lobes
o Half of cerebellum

On removable base. Measurements: 14x14x17.5 cm, that is life size.

Plastic Anatomic Model of the Cervical Spine

Price: $75.00

Offered for sale is a biological model of the entire human cervical spine and base of brain (occiput) and nerves and arteries, plastic, life size. It demonstrates the cervical discs, vertebral bones and relationship to the exiting nerves of the spine. Also included is a green plastic stand as seen in photo. Used item in teaching neuroscience classes.

Ideal for biomedical science, biology, human anatomy and/or neuroscience classes. (Brand new would retail for $175.00). This is a USED item with markings on it.

This Cervical Spinal Column model consists of the occipital plate, the 7 cervical vertebrae with intervertebral discs, cervical nerves, vertebral arteries and spinal cord. This anatomical model is displayed on flexible stand. 19 cm., life size, perfect for instruction and demonstration.

The items listed for sale above are not included on our standard order form. To order any of these rare medical curisoa and collectibles contact Hacienda Publishing directly by writing to Hacienda Publishing, Inc., 112 Cape Harbour Court, N.W., Milledgeville, GA, 31061, or FAX (478) 968-7559, or e-mail us at hfaria@alltel.net. (We no longer accept credit cards.)