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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 Bartholomaeus Montagnana's book entitled "Consilia Medica" [Padua, 1476] of the 15th century, which is of the greatest rarity. This book is one of the first substantial printed medical books by a contemporary author. The writing of "Consilia," or 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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