William Kellner Signed (1 results)
Published by UK 1890
- Softcover
- First Edition
- Signed
- Manuscript
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Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. Two Original Handwritten Letters and Signed by Chemist Dr. William Kellner. Dated 1890 and 1892. Both letters refer to the Drapers Company and various invites. Dr. William Kellner,1839- 1922 was born at Frankfort and received his scientific training under Prof. Wohler at Gottingen, finally…obtaining his Ph.D. degree in that university. He became a Fellow of the Institute of Chemistry in 1878 and served on the Council from 1895 to 1898. In 1862 he came to England as assistant to Sir Henry Roscoe, at Owens College, Manchester, whence, in 1864, he went to Woolwich and joined the staff of the War Department chemist (Sir Frederick Abel). In his early years at Woolwich Dr. Kellner was engaged in the varied general work of the chemical department. Later his main work became investigatory and experimental, to meet the requirements of the various Commissions and Committees on which the War Department chemist was a prominent member; of these the "Royal Commission on Accidents in Mines" Size is 180mm x 115mm. Condition is good. Light folding crease. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17707. Signed by Author(s).
