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EDISON, THOMAS A. $1,000.00
47968-1
(1847 - 1931) American inventor of the electric light, phonograph, typewriter, and microphone, to name a few. Considered perhaps the greatest inventor of the century.A fine signed conclusion to a letter written and signed by his MINA MILLER EDISON (1865-1947) "Mother" to their first child, Madeleine, 3pp. 8vo., Glenmont, [n.d., ca. 1905], then in college at Bryn Mawr. In part: "...Please try not to work so hard. Papa thinks a very little law will do but does not care for you to go into it deeply. However, when you come up we can talk matters over...Will the girls remain with you until Tuesday and are you to return by early train...Now don't work too hard and worrk over your examinations...yesterday, Charles, Miss Hess and I heard Carmen at the Manhattan...Papa backed out at the last minute as usual..." At the conclusion, Edison adds his two bits in his distinctive hand: "Hope you got thru your examinations OK - glad to hear that the phonograph dance music was a success. daddy E.". Very good condition. MADELEINE EDISON, nicknamed "Toots" by her relatives, was born May 31, 1888, the first Edison child to be born at Glenmont. Madeleine and her aviator husband John Sloane had four sons, who happened to be Thomas Edison's only grandchildren from either marriage.
ROUX, PIERRE P. E $25.00
31865-1
(1853 - 1933) French physician and bacteriologist who worked with Pasteur on the treatment of various diseases, including anthrax, tetanus, and hydrophobia, discoverer of pneumococcus.Inscription and signature on a card, May 6, 1929. Fine.
(PIONEERING SCIENTISTS) $40.00
29406-1
A lot of two autographs by pioneering scientists, includes: ADOLF LORENZ, very bold signature on a small sheet adding "Vienna", and JACOB SOLIS COHEN, partly-printed D.S. 1p. 8vo., Philadelphia, [n.d.], a "Return of a Death" physician's certificate, filled out and signed by Cohen. Two pieces, very good.
ALBERT HOFMANN $700.00
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(1906 - 2008) Swiss chemist employed by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals whose experiments synthesizing lysergic acid resulted in his creation of LSD. Hofmann accidentally dosed himself and described his experience as: "an uninterrupted stream of fantastic images of extraordinary plasticity and vividness and accompanied by an intense kaleidoscopic play of colors." Hofmann later synthesized the psychoactive components of hallucinogenic mushrooms. Signed booklet, "World Science and Mystical Experience", 22pp., published in German in 1994 by Der Grune Zweig [The Green Branch], an independent publisher specializing in esoteric topics and known for publishing the original works of Timothy Leary. The booklet contains Hofmann's views of science and its role in expanding quasi-religious consciousness and reads, in part: "...Through the progress of science is the wholeness of the world and our Oneness with it, our minds ever clearer...". Boldly signed "Albert Hofmann" in blue ink across a b/w picture of Hofmann in a bust pose on the first free endpaper. Of most interest, however, is the original sketch that Hofmann pens on the page opposite the first article, that is, a representation of LSD's chemistry! Executed in blue ink, it shows a linking the various chains of acids and noting their elemental names and marks it "LSD" at bottom. Fine condition.
SAMUEL F. B. MORSE $450.00
50333-1
Interesting D.S. "Sam'l F. B. Morse", 2pp. legal folio, [n.p.], Oct. 18, 1871 in which Morse tends to the affairs of an insane relative! This legal document, prepared by S. Sidney Breese, indicates "Samuel Bayard Breese, a Lunatic" at "the Hospital in Philadelphia", had been supported by S. Sidney Breese until the present time, but as Sidney was now ageing, the brothers and sisters (who sign at conclusion) agree to assume the care of their insane relative until his death. Signed by Morse at bottom, also signed by many family members, including WILLIAM G. BREESE, I. S. BREESE, RICHARD C. MORSE, and SAMUEL BREESE. Very good.
KIMBALL, JAMES PUTNAM $40.00
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(1836-?) American geologist and explorer who made the first recorded discovery and scientific exploration of a glacier. He discovered what is today Grasshopper Glacier in Custer National Park.A.L.S. "J.P. Kimball" on Lehigh University letterhead, 2pp., [n.d.], docketted Nov. 1877 on verso, to U.S. Senator William A. Wallace requesting a recent senatorial document on silver currency and congratulating Wallace on his recent election. Good.
SCHWEITZER, ALBERT $225.00
39999-1
(1875 - 1965) French physician and theologian, a specialist in tropical medicine.A.D.S. in the text, 1p. oblong 8vo., Hospital of Doctor Albert Schweitzer, Aug. 14, 1960; in French an attestation for Monsieur and Madame Guy Barthelemy-van der Kreek. In part: "...Madame worked for five years before her marriage in my hospital as a doctor. I have been acquainted with Monsieur Guy Barthelemy for many years. I know his dedicated spirit. I wish that both may be able to do the work they have taken upon themselves...". Schweitzer established his renowned hospital in 1913, and by the 60's there were 350 patients with their families and 150 patients in the leper colony. Very good condition.
PHYSICK, PHILIP SYNG $100.00
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(1768 - 1837) Pioneering American physician, "the father of American surgery" remembered for his many famous surgical cases which included the removal of bladder stones from Chief Justice John Marshall.A.D.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p., Jan. 9, 1827], a receipt for payment from one Richard Ashurst for "...a Consultation with D. S. Tucker on his case 10th April...". At bottom Physick writes, in full: "Rec'd 9th Jan. 1827 the above twenty Dollars in full P. Physick". Torn bottom margin, well-clear of text, otherwise very good.
EDISON, THOMAS A. $950.00
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(1847 - 1931) American inventor of the electric light, phonograph, typewriter, and microphone, to name a few. Considered perhaps the greatest inventor of the century.Excellent content T.L.S. "Thos. A. Edison" on his laboratory letterhead, 1p. 4to., Orange, Dec. 30, 1914. In part: "...I am gratified to learn that the guests [at your hotel]...appreciated the reproduction of music by my new Diamond Disc Phonograph. I have worked hard on this instrument and records for some years past, and when I receive letters of appreciation such as yours I feel that my efforts have not been in vain...". Lightly toned, with light signature, about 4/10, estimated accordingly.
BRODIE, BENJAMIN C. $60.00
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(1783 - 1862) English surgeon whose promotion of conservative treatment of diseases of the joints helped readically reduce needless amputations.A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., London, June 16, 1852, in part: "...I shall be happy to see your patient...on Tuesday next..." Mounted, some show-through along one fold, else very good.
ELI WHITNEY $2,000.00
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(1765 - 1825) American inventor whose invention for removing seeds from cotton, the cotton gin, revolutionized the trade and led to an enormous increase in cotton production. Whitney later became an arms manufacturer and pioneered the use of interchangeable parts. Rare A.L.S. 1p. 4to., New Haven, Oct. 21, 1801 [?], to Tobias & Adam in New Canaan, in part: "...Your favor of the 19th inst with 36 Bars [?] of Iron by Obediah Brown I have this morning rec'd. I have paid Mr. Brown for the transportation...this letter shall vouch for you that the Iron left with you by Thos Robbins on the 18th day of Dec 1800 and has been delivered to me...". Moderate staining, one hole repaired with archival tape, overall very good condition, and bearing a fine, bold signature.
SAMUEL F. MORSE $180.00
60641-5
(1791 - 1872) American inventor who experimented in telegraphy, inventor of the Morse Code, and sent the first wire message "What hath God wrought!" Signature on a small slip, mounted to a card. Scatted slight staining, overall very good condition, and ideal for framing.
SAMUEL F. B. MORSE $260.00
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(1791 - 1872) American inventor who experimented in telegraphy, inventor of the Morse Code, and sent the first wire message "What hath God wrought!" Signature "Saml. F. B. Morse" cut from a letter, mounted. Bold and distinct, tiny spot affects one letter, else very good.
IVAN PAVLOV $1,500.00
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(1849 - 1936) Russian physiologist known for his momentous studies of reflex behavior, specifically the conditioned and unconditioned reflexes in dogs which greatly influenced the development of behavioral psychology in the early twentieth century. Rare and important signed book, his seminal work Conditioned Reflex Twenty Years of Objective Study of the Higher Nervous Activity of Animals, Lenogiz, Leningrad, 1932, fifth edition, boldly inscribed on the verso of the frontis portrait: "To the most honorable Boris Dmitrievich Nakhodkin from the Author 21 November 1932", essentially making this a signed photo. Front flyleaf is detached, binding loose and spine a bit worn, else boldly penned and generally very good.
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