Pioneering French microbiologist and chemist (1822–1895) who demonstrated the germ theory of disease and developed the first vaccine against rabies. ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one both sides of one of his personal calling cards, 3.5 x 2.25, no date (but postmarked January 2, 1892). Letter to French lawyer Edmond Rousse. In full: “Imagine, dear and eminent colleague, the very nice card which brought me your wishes for health and happiness came to me last evening while I read—A Winter in the Orient. My dead son-in-law, Vallery-Radot was right to tell me ‘A book with a preface by Mr. Rousse ought to be…The reading of this book delighted me and I hastened to finish it that it could be admired by my children and Madame Pasteur. We are all your…friends and that is to say with sincerity we offer wishes for your best health.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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