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Marie Curie

Reading, ’riting, and radium: Curie signs a deluxe copy of her biography of her husband

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Reading, ’riting, and radium: Curie signs a deluxe copy of her biography of her husband

Signed book: Pierre Curie. First American edition (predating publication of the French edition). NY: Macmillan, 1923. Deluxe binding of black morocco with gilt tooling and raised spine, later custom slipcase, 5.75 x 8.25, 242 pages. Signed and inscribed on a front blank, “To Laird Clark Addis with the best wishes of M. Curie.” In fine condition, with subtle rubbing to covers, mild toning to interior, and neat, expert reinforcement (probably original) to hinges. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #311 - Ended July 19, 2006