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Lot #6085
William Crookes Typed Letter Signed

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British chemist and physicist (1832-1919) who was a pioneer of vacuum tubes and invented the Crookes radiometer. TLS, one page, 4 x 6.25, personal letterhead, July 22, 1890. Letter to M. L. Olivier in Paris, in part: "I am not able to tell you the exact days on which the Physical and Chemical Societies meet after the vacation, but they will be quite early in November." In fine condition.

Auction Info

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





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