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Lot #6009
Michael Faraday Autograph Letter Signed

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British physicist and chemist (1791-1867) best known for his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction. ALS signed “M. Faraday,” one page, 4.5 x 7, March 3, 1853. Letter to chemist James Sheridan Muspratt, in part: "I am sorry I cannot comply with your note but upon principle I never aid in…any such proposition as that which you make which has relation to myself. I really know so little of matters concerning my own face that I could not tell you of my own knowledge whether there is any likeness of myself or not." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Science and Technology
  • Dates: #554 - Ended December 13, 2018





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