12th Mar, 2025 10:00
The Fine Collectors Sale
Dr. Georges P. Yovanovitch, Entomologie Appliquée à la Médecine Légale
Dr. Georges P. Yovanovitch, Entomologie Appliquée à la Médecine Légale, published 1888, paper wrapper with hand written label for 'ent parasites' with library stamp for 'Librairie Scientifique A. Hermann', 123 pages with 5 hand coloured plates of insects, 24cm x 16cm
Dr. Georges P. Yovanovitch, was a prominent forensic scientist and entomologist associated with the Faculty of Medicine in Paris. In the late 19th century, Yovanovitch contributed significantly to the emerging field of forensic entomology, exploring how insect activity on decomposing bodies could aid in criminal investigations. At a time when forensic science was still developing, Yovanovitch’s work provided groundbreaking insights into how insect evidence could be used to determine the time and conditions of death, thereby assisting in the judicial process. His work was influenced by pioneers such as Jean Pierre Mégnin, who laid the foundation for forensic entomology in France. Yovanovitch’s research bridged entomology and legal medicine with scientific rigor and precision in interpreting entomological evidence in criminal cases.
Entomologie Appliquée à la Médecine Légale, is an early and important work in forensic entomology, published in Paris in 1888. This volume serves as a practical guide to using entomological knowledge in criminal investigations, an innovative approach at the time. Yovanovitch explores how insects and their life cycles can reveal critical information about the timing and circumstances of death, particularly in cases of mummified or decomposing bodies. Illustrated with five plates, the book provides a detailed account of the types of insects typically found in forensic cases and the significance of their stages of development.
This work holds historical importance as it marks an important point in the integration of entomology into legal medicine. It offers an invaluable reference for collectors of scientific literature or those interested in the history of criminology. With its scientific insights and practical applications, Yovanovitch’s treatise is a fascinating artifact from the early days of forensic science, reflecting the pioneering efforts to apply biological knowledge to aid in the administration of justice.
Dr. Georges P. Yovanovitch, Entomologie Appliquée à la Médecine Légale, published 1888, paper wrapper with hand written label for 'ent parasites' with library stamp for 'Librairie Scientifique A. Hermann', 123 pages with 5 hand coloured plates of insects, 24cm x 16cm
Dr. Georges P. Yovanovitch, was a prominent forensic scientist and entomologist associated with the Faculty of Medicine in Paris. In the late 19th century, Yovanovitch contributed significantly to the emerging field of forensic entomology, exploring how insect activity on decomposing bodies could aid in criminal investigations. At a time when forensic science was still developing, Yovanovitch’s work provided groundbreaking insights into how insect evidence could be used to determine the time and conditions of death, thereby assisting in the judicial process. His work was influenced by pioneers such as Jean Pierre Mégnin, who laid the foundation for forensic entomology in France. Yovanovitch’s research bridged entomology and legal medicine with scientific rigor and precision in interpreting entomological evidence in criminal cases.
Entomologie Appliquée à la Médecine Légale, is an early and important work in forensic entomology, published in Paris in 1888. This volume serves as a practical guide to using entomological knowledge in criminal investigations, an innovative approach at the time. Yovanovitch explores how insects and their life cycles can reveal critical information about the timing and circumstances of death, particularly in cases of mummified or decomposing bodies. Illustrated with five plates, the book provides a detailed account of the types of insects typically found in forensic cases and the significance of their stages of development.
This work holds historical importance as it marks an important point in the integration of entomology into legal medicine. It offers an invaluable reference for collectors of scientific literature or those interested in the history of criminology. With its scientific insights and practical applications, Yovanovitch’s treatise is a fascinating artifact from the early days of forensic science, reflecting the pioneering efforts to apply biological knowledge to aid in the administration of justice.
Auction: The Fine Collectors Sale, 12th Mar, 2025
