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PASTEUR, LOUIS. (1822 - 1895) French chemist and microbiologist best known for his remarkable breakthrough in the causes and prevention of disease. His discoveries reduced mortality from puerperal fever, and he created the first vaccine for rabies. His experiments supported the germ theory of disease. He was best known to the general public for inventing a method to stop milk and wine from causing sickness, a process that came to be called pasteurization.
Autograph Letter Signed, in French, on his printed "Laboratoire de Chimie Physiologique Directeur M. Pasteur," stationery, 8vo, Paris, July 4, 1881.
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Autograph Letter Signed, in French, on his printed "Laboratoire de Chimie Physiologique Directeur M. Pasteur," stationery, 8vo, Paris, July 4, 1881.
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PONIATOWSKI, JOSEPH . (1763-1813) Polish military leader who became a Marshall under Napoleon.
Manuscript Document Signed, in French, folio, January 23, 1810.
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Manuscript Document Signed, in French, folio, January 23, 1810.
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NABOKOV, VLADIMIR . (1898-1977). Multilingual Russian-American novelist and short story writer. Nabokov wrote his first nine novels in Russian, then rose to international prominence as a master English prose stylist. Nabokovs Lolita (1955) is frequently cited as his most important novel and is his most widely known, exhibiting the love of intricate wordplay and descriptive detail that characterized all his works.
Rare Typed Letter Signed, in French, regarding six of his books. One page, on integral address leaf stationery. 4to, Cambridge, Mass. May 15, 1948.
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Rare Typed Letter Signed, in French, regarding six of his books. One page, on integral address leaf stationery. 4to, Cambridge, Mass. May 15, 1948.
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CARTOONISTS. Brad Anderson (b.1924), Chris Browne (b1952), Art Clokey (1921-2010). Johnny Hart (1931-2007), Steve Hickner, Hank Ketchum (1921-2001), Charles Schulz (1922-2000).
Signed Original Cartoon Sketches by various artists on one 4to white board.
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Signed Original Cartoon Sketches by various artists on one 4to white board.
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ROBINSON, JACKIE . (1919-1972). The first African-American Major League Baseball player of the modern era. American baseball player.
Rare Autograph Letter Signed, 12mo, n.p., ca. 1960s.
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Rare Autograph Letter Signed, 12mo, n.p., ca. 1960s.
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AMPERE, ANDRE-MARIE. (1775-1836). French physicist and mathematician who is generally credited as one of the main discoverers of electromagnetism. The SI unit of measurement of electric current, the ampere, is named after him.
Magnificent Manuscript and Printed Document Signed, oblong folio, with attractive borders and red wax seal, Paris, during its session of April 30, 1808.
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Magnificent Manuscript and Printed Document Signed, oblong folio, with attractive borders and red wax seal, Paris, during its session of April 30, 1808.
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WORDSWORTH, WILLIAM. (1770-1850) English romantic poet. Wrote "Lyrical Ballads" with Coleridge, the book that is considered the first and greatest of the romantic movement.
Autograph Letter Signed, 4to, Storrs Hall near Bownest, N.Y.
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Autograph Letter Signed, 4to, Storrs Hall near Bownest, N.Y.
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![A good business letter of the well liked romantic poet. "Having the command of a Frank, I cannot refuse myself the pleasure of thanking you for the ready and obliging answer you have made to my inquiries requesting the Book. I shall be guided by your suggestions, and as I have no occasion at present for the money. I shall not sell out but wait for the chance of a rise in the price. If such rise should take place or any thing occur of moment connecting with the offer, it will add to the obligations you have conferred upon me, would be so kind as to inform me thereof." Signed, "Wm. Wordsworth." In a postscript he continues, "Mr. [George] Canning is upon a visit at this place recreating from his late... he looks as yet rather homely." As Canning died in 1827, this letter was penned before this year. A good business letter of the well liked romantic poet. "Having the command of a Frank, I cannot refuse myself the pleasure of thanking you for the ready and obliging answer you have made to my inquiries requesting the Book. I shall be guided by your suggestions, and as I have no occasion at present for the money. I shall not sell out but wait for the chance of a rise in the price. If such rise should take place or any thing occur of moment connecting with the offer, it will add to the obligations you have conferred upon me, would be so kind as to inform me thereof." Signed, "Wm. Wordsworth." In a postscript he continues, "Mr. [George] Canning is upon a visit at this place recreating from his late... he looks as yet rather homely." As Canning died in 1827, this letter was penned before this year.](/schulson/images/items/80x160/136.jpg)
