Lot 148
Pasteur, Louis -- Autograph Letter Signed as President of the Pasteur Institute. (1822-1895) Microbiologist and chemist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation and pasteurization. Autograph letter signed "L. Pasteur" on Institut Pasteur stationery, 4¼ x 5", in French, Paris, July 18, 1889. To Monsieur A. Lesage congratulating him on having won the prize given annually by the French Youth Union. Pasteur had presided over the distribution of prizes some years ago by that association and at that time had given the association 500 francs to found an annual prize. Toning and light soiling; very good. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16¾ x 21½". Estimate Value $600 - UP
Museum of World Treasures.
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