Lot 883
Faraday, Michael (1791-1867) British physicist and chemist; one of most influential scientists in all of history. ALS twice, once "M Faraday" and after postscript "MF," 2¼ pp (recto/verso), 7¼" x 4½", Royal Institution, 1836 May 28. Fine; minor soiling. Regarding altering a paper "so as not to state that Davy did not first show me the report although that has been my strong impression…." More content. Faraday had been the assistant to English chemist and physicist Humphry Davy, who died in 1829. Written during the time Faraday was involved in a series of experiments which led to the discovery of electromagnetic induction. Accompanied by a steel engraving of Faraday.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
Conway Barker, 1975.
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