Pioneering German astronomer (1750-1848) whose most significant contributions to astronomy were the discoveries of several comets; she was the younger sister of astronomer William Herschel, with whom she worked throughout her career. She was the first woman to receive a salary as a scientist, the first woman in England to hold a government position, and the first woman to publish scientific findings in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. Scarce ink signature, "Dear Nephew ever your affectionate Aunt, C. Herschel,” on a white 7.5 x 1 slip. In fine condition. Consignor notes that this was taken from a letter addressed to her nephew, John Herschel, himself a famous astronomer who named seven moons of Saturn and four moons of Uranus. A significant astronomical autograph.
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