French Chemist best known for the scientific research he conducted with his wife on radioactivity, and for which they were awarded the Nobel Prize for physics in 1903. ALS in French, signed 'P. Curie,' one page, 5.25 x 8.5, Faculty Of Science of Paris letterhead, April 19, 1905. Letter to a colleague. In full, 'I think that the Druet de Lisle firm in Nogent sur Marne Seine, could provide you with some radium emanation and activated water for this emanation - In case they could not, I could take care of preparing some myself. The experiment is interesting to attempt, but it would be quite unreasonable to expect success - It should be done only if there is no other means to do so.' In fine condition, with a bisecting horizontal mailing fold, a light shade of toning and a couple of trivial spots. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
