May 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2014
Louis Pasteur autograph letter signed, and written at lower portion of another letter addressed to him, dated 29 June 1889. Translated from French and reading in full, ''My dear Rene, I do not have Mr. Audin's address. Have the kindness to add my heartfelt congratulations to yours. I salute through Mr. Audin a new success for microbial studies. No one can bring to them a more firm conviction. Hello and friendship.'' Signed ''L. Pasteur'', one page letter measures 4.25'' x 5'' and is matted and framed with a portrait of Pasteur and a small plaque to an overall size of 15.5'' x 13.5''. Some intersecting folds and repaired tears to left corner, else very good to near fine condition.
Louis Pasteur Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...salute through Mr. Audin a new success for microbial studies. No one can bring to them a more firm conviction...''
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