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Marie Curie

The pioneering radium researcher

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The pioneering radium researcher

Uncommon TLS in French, signed “M. Curie,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, Faculte des Sciences de Paris, Institut du Radium letterhead, May 15, 1922. Letter to a gentleman, in full (translated): "I received your letter of May 6th reminding me of your previous letter, in which you asked me for a message for the students of your School. Excuse me, please. If I did not go at your invitation, it is because I have absolutely no habit of sending addresses or speeches of any kind. You can only assure your students that I wish them the best in their work. Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my distinguished feelings." Removably matted with a photo of Curie in her lab to an overall size of 16.5 x 11.75. In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #529 - Ended June 13, 2018





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