French economist (1822-1912) and a joint winner (together with Henry Dunant) of the first Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1901. Vintage fountain pen signature, "Frederic Passy," who adds in French, "89 ans presque aveugle je ne puis que signer" ['89 year old man almost blind I can only sign'] on an off-white 4 x 5.5 autograph card. Caption to lower border indicates that the signature derives from the collection of Alfred Brust. In fine condition, with scattered small stains.
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