^Lot 209 Baron Georges Cuvier

French naturalist and zoologist (1769–1832). He originated the natural system of animal classification, and through his studies of animal and fish fossils he established the sciences of palaeontology and comparative anatomy. LS in French, signed “G. C. Cuvier,” one page, 8 x 10.25, ornate Institut de France, Academie Royale des Scienca letterhead, March 9, 1832. Untranslated letter to an associate. In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, scattered creases and toning, ink notation along top edge, and mounting remnants to reverse.