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76 -- RARE BOOK DUE 080597 POC Liem T. Nguyen, (301) 496-6546 Description of Acquisition or Award: The National Library of Medicine (NLM) intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Jonathan A. Hill, Bookseller Inc., 325 West End Avenue, New York City, New York, 10023-8145 under the authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(b)(1) to acquire a copy of the first edition of Bartholomacus Montagnana's book entitled "Consilia Medica" of the 16th century, which is of the greatest rarity. This book is one of the first substantial printed medical books by a contemporary author. Consilia, medical-case books, was a salient feature of clinical medicine in the 14th and 15th centuries. They consisted of clinical records from the practice of well-known physicians, and letters of advice written by them. This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is an RFQ available. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the NLM. (0202)

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