The Life of Pasteur
Published by Archibald Constable, Westminister, 1902
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Hirschfeld Galleries, Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.Hirschfeld Galleries
AbeBooks seller since June 17, 2005
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 6,000.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Two volumes in bright fine condition, original deep blue and gilt cloth with a photogravure frontispiece of Pasteur. Translated from the French by Mrs. Devonshire. precedes the American 1st edition and by itself is quite scarce, what is remarkable is that this life of Pasteur contains an original ALS in two pages signed and dated by Louis Pasteur about this book, this biography, about this author, with much personal content laid in. More precise, the French edition appeared in 1900, and there was a preliminary study of Pasteur in French by Radot which appeared in the 1880s, as well, entitled, both books are related to their relationship, M. Pasteur - Histoire d'un savant par un ignorant This is a rare assembly, requires a morocco slipcase with indications, else fine. Pasteur letters of lessor content start at 12,000 dollars. This is a great item.
Seller Inventory # 1000624
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Life of Pasteur
- Author
- Louis Pasteur and Rene Vallery Radot
- Publisher
- Archibald Constable, Westminister
- Publication year
- 1902
- Condition
- Fine
- Signed
- By the Subject
- Binding
- Cloth
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Dimensions
- 8vo
Hirschfeld Galleries
Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since June 17, 2005
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Hirschfeld Galleries, Established in 1930, is a full-line used, collectible, rare, and antiquarian book dealer located in Saint Louis, Missouri. Our collection comprises over 100,000 items, collected over 5 generations. We specialize in fine bindings, first editions, private press, early printed, and incunabula. We are happy to consult to institutions, private collectors, and the trade. We can offer appraisals, rare book searches, and collection advice.
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