Scottish-born scientist and inventor (1847–1922) who conceived the telephone, founded the Bell Telephone Company, and invented various devices for aiding the deaf. ALS, one lightly lined page, 5.5 x 8.5, Parker House, Boston letterhead, April 26, 1900. Bell writes to Mrs. Pickering, wife of Edward Charles Pickering, director of the Harvard Observatory. In full: “Many thanks for your kind invitation for this afternoon. Unfortunately I arrived in Boston too late to take advantage of it—and Mrs. Bell is in Washington. I can only therefore tender you our best thanks for your kind remembrance of us….” In very fine, fresh, immaculate condition. An outstandingly attractive example! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
