Polish-born French physicist, she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, in 1898. In 1911 she won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. She died of leukemia brought about by her work with radioactive material. Neatly penned unsigned sentiment, “With Christmas and New Year’s greetings,” at the top of one of her 3.5 x 2 personal calling cards. In very fine condition. R&R COA.
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