Nobel Prize–winning chemist (1912–1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Element 106, Seaborgium, was named in his honor in 1994, the first such distinction ever bestowed upon a living person. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Lawrence Berkely Laboratory letterhead, October 18, 1990. Letter to a gentleman asking Seaborg his choices for great scientific breakthroughs. In part: “I would mention the conception of the special theory and the general theory of relativity by Albert Einstein, the discovery of nuclear fission of uranium by Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann, the conceptualization of the nucleus of the atom by Lord Rutherford, the conceptualization of quantum mechanics by a number of people…and a number of discoveries in the biological field illustrated by the discovery of DNA by Crick and Watson, and Pauling.” In fine condition, with a bit of light toning along top edge. Outstanding scientific association, as a Nobel Prize-winner nods to his peers. RRAuction COA.
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