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Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), 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. Manuscript DS in French, signed twice, “Lu et approuvé, M. Curie,” one page both sides, 7 x 10, January 18, 1912. Document pertaining to the lease of a property, signed twice at the conclusion by Marie Curie. In part (translated): "It has been agreed and affirmed...Mr. Prevost...as of this day (January 18, 1912) the lease granted by Mr. Prevost—Madame Curie of the properties at Sceaux, 82 rue de Lycee and 6 rue chemin de fer." The contract states that a payment of 1800 francs is payable per quarter, and that if the contract is canceled Madame Curie will be obliged to pay Prevost 1100 francs, with further penalties due upon cancellation. In fine condition, with intersecting folds.
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