Metallurgist and inventor of the blast steel furnace. ALS signed 'H. Bessemer,' one page, 4.5 x 7.25, Denmark Hill letterhead, August 21, 1871. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In part, 'I have just returned from the seaside and found the Programme of the Dudly meeting and the list of gentlemen to be proposed as members, to none of whom do I see an objection.' In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling and a couple pencil notations on top and mounting remnants to reverse. RRAuction COA.
