Front Flyleaf

The center of this page features the personal bookplateAlso known as an ex-libris, this is a printed label pasted into a book to indicate ownership. of Alfred M. Hellman. The plate depicts an engraved scene of a scholarly lectern holding an open book, with more volumes resting on a shelf below.

The Greek motto surrounding the image, "Concerning the Medical Soul," reflects the owner's professional and personal interests. Alfred M. Hellman (1881–1955) was a prominent New York obstetrician and a renowned collector of rare medical texts. His collection was particularly famous for works related to early obstetrics and gynecology. The presence of this bookplate indicates that this manuscript was once part of his significant private library before entering a public or institutional collection.