French naturalist (1756-1825) who contributed to the Comte de Buffon's Histoire Naturelle; he is remembered as an early evolutionary thinker, arguing in favor of the transmutation of species. Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “B. G. E. L. Lacepede,” one page, 8 x 12.25, April 25, 1806. Untranslated document for a nomination to the Electoral College, signed at the conclusion by Lacepede as grand chancellor of the Legion of Honor. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned related document, dated June 18, 1807.
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