As our class walked into the Osler rare book library we were instantly surrounded by rich medical history whether that be artifacts or books of the time, much of which looked extremely outdated just because of the sheer age of the knowledge it portrayed. However, when Dr. Yearl assigned our group the book Études d’anatomie à l’usage des peintres written by Charles Monnet, it was clear that the 18th century was leading a paradigm shift. This book, although old, was in very good condition. The red marble cover of the book was in flawless condition as if it hadn't even been touched since the…