German naturalist and explorer (1769-1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man's knowledge. ALS in German, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Handwritten letter to "Monsieur Savoye," care of the chief of the German Panorama, in part (translated): "The idea of the German Panorama is conceived with intelligence and artistically directed. Most kindly accept the expression of my most cordial thanks. It would be a pleasure to me to be able to repeat to you…how much I wish this noble undertaking godspeed." In very good to fine condition, with overall wrinkling, staining to edges, and a mounting strip to the left side.
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