ID 887882
Lot 104 | On his promotion in the Legion of Honor
Estimate value
$ 700 – 900
In French. One page, 206 x 130mm.
Pasteur thanks his correspondent for his congratulations on a "grand honneur," recently bestowed upon him—most likely his recent elevation to the post of Grand Officer in the Legion of Honor. He expresses his hopes that the distinction will inspire him, and makes mention of Marcellin Berthelot, who succeeded him as secretary of the Academy of Sciences.
| Artist: | Louis Pasteur (1822 - 1895) |
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| Place of origin: | France |
| Auction house category: | Letters, documents and manuscripts, Medicine & science |
| Artist: | Louis Pasteur (1822 - 1895) |
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| Place of origin: | France |
| Auction house category: | Letters, documents and manuscripts, Medicine & science |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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