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SCIENCE - LALANDE Jérôme de (1732 - 1807) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Paris, 29 août 1790” by the celebrated French astronomer. he recorded the positions of 50,000 stars in his “Histoire céleste”; director of the Paris Observatory from 1768 to his death. Member of the Académie des Sciences. Addressed to Brongniard son. The famous astronomer gives the addresses of a friend and correspondent in London, assuming they will be willing to take his place: “…Je les prie de vous recommander et de vous pròduire auprès de ceux qui ont de (l'amitié pour moi dans la Société royale et je ne doute pas qu'ils ne le fassent en lisant ce billet…”.½ p. In-12. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.
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SCIENCE - LALANDE Jérôme de (1732 - 1807) - Autograph letter
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