Louis Pasteur 1887 Manuscript Letter Signed - Scientist

Description: Pioneering French microbiologist and chemist (1822–1895) who demonstrated the germ theory of disease and developed the first vaccine against rabies. Two-page manuscript letter signed “L. Pasteur” to the folklorist Henri Gaidoz, Bordighera (Italy), February 9, 1887. An interesting letter in which Pasteur writes to thank Gaidoz after reading his book: ‘votre livre m’a causé un veritable plaisir’. He praises Gaidoz’s “deep erudition” in gathering together all the “bizarre, puerile and superstitious practices which may once have been suggested to distraught spirits about the idea of a cure for anger.” The book in question must be Gaidoz’s La rage et St-Hubert (1887), a history of anger since antiquity from the point of view of the curative methods and remedies employed at different times. Following the advice of his doctors, Pasteur spent the winter of 1886–7 at Bordighera on the Ligurian coast near the French border. It is thus likely that Gaidoz’s work was read by him more for diversion than as part of his scientific reading. As he says in the present letter, the contents of the book “have a very singular effect when one is in the habit of living enclosed like me in a laboratory of experimental research.” Accompanied by original mailing envelope. In very fine condition, central mailing fold. We authored the Presidential Autographs chapter in the 7th Edition of The Sanders Autograph Price Guide. We guarantee the authenticity of this item with our written certification, without time limit. We are full-time autograph dealers specializing in Presidential, Historical and Sports collectibles. Additional information and/or images gladly sent promptly. Some images are stock photos for items we have multiples of. All buyers will receive our once-a-month specials email. Please alert us if you would prefer not to receive these specials. Please view our other auctions for additional material including historical autographs, Steiner Sports and Yankees memorabilia and Presidential signatures. Shipping on this item is $12 within the Continental USA. All international orders are sent at buyers risk and all customs forms fully declared. All items sent via USPS with their insurance as well as private insurance. We prefer payment via Paypal and ship within one business day. We can also accept VISA, Mastercard and Discover cards directly. All NY residents must pay 8.625% sales tax unless a valid NY State resale certificate is submitted. We are full-time autograph dealers. We appreciate your interest in Shafran Collectibles.

Price: 1000 USD

Location: East Meadow, New York

End Time: 2024-11-07T17:46:56.000Z

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