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Lot #97
Alfred Wallace

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Description

British naturalist, explorer, and biologist (1823-1913) best known for proposing a theory of natural selection which prompted Charles Darwin to publish his own. ALS signed “Alfred R. Wallace,” one page, 4.5 x 7, January 4, 1898. Letter to a collector, in part: "I enclose the autograph you ask for. I also send you by book-post a small book of mine you have probably not seen. It is on social problems in which I presume you are interested as you address me at the Land Nationalization Society." In fine condition. The consignor notes that this letter was originally sent with an autograph of Charles Darwin.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #549 - Ended April 10, 2019





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