Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium; for this work they received the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics. Curie was also the sole winner of the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Rare signed book: Pierre Curie. First edition, limited issue, numbered 30/100. NY: MacMillan, 1923. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 242 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink, “M. Curie.” Autographic condition: very fine, with a subtle block of toning to colophon. Book condition: VG+/None. Black cloth-covered spine and blue paper-covered boards; minor wear to edges; slightly yellowed, with several darker blocks from materials previously laid in; Mme Curie Stamp and small newspaper blurb affixed to ffep. Accompanied by a block of postage stamps honoring Curie. A stunning example of this book, which rarely comes to auction. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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