Autograph Letter Signed
by FOUCAULT, Leon (1819-1868)
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- very good(+)
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Paris, 1855. unbound. very good(+). Uncommon A.L.S. "L. Foucault", 8vo. 1 page, Paris, February 24th 1855, to Monsieur Ami [Gilbert Govi], in French (translated): "Here is my take on the size one has to give the drawing; you could make it even smaller, but certainly not any larger. As you know, the engraver is more than willing to engrave on your marks, so I rely on your extreme kindness. All yours and leaving things in your camp, I remain..." Two very minor striations at the top left-hand margin, otherwise in fine condition.<br/> <br/> French physicist who invented the Foucault Pendulum, made an early measurement of the speed of light, discovered eddy currents, and is credited with naming the gyroscope.<br/> <br/>
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- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 287442
- Title
- Autograph Letter Signed
- Author
- FOUCAULT, Leon (1819-1868)
- Format/Binding
- Unbound
- Book Condition
- Used - very good(+)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1855
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