Lot 301 Urbain Le Verrier
French mathematician who specialized in celestial mechanics (1811–1877) best known for his part in the discovery of Neptune. ALS in French, signed “Ub Le Verrier,” one page, 5.25 x 7.25, Observatoire Imperial letterhead, June 18, 1851. Untranslated letter to an unidentified gentleman. In very good condition, with scattered toning.
Important Notice
ALS - Autograph Letter SignedANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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