1369. EDOUARD BRANLY (1844-1940) French physicist whose invention of the coherer made wireless telegraphy possible. Interesting A.D.S. "E. Branly" on his personal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Paris, Oct. 16, 1901 in French, a prescription: "Sodium phosphate 15 grams Tincture of noix vomique two grams...one soup spoon in 1/2 glass of water a quarter of an hour after lunch..." Light foxing and slight wear, very good. $150-200