Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist (1707–1778), who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. LS in Old Swedish, on the upper portion of the first page of a three-page (on two adjoining sheets) letter signed “J:h Engelhard,” 8.5 x 12.5, April 4, 1750. Crisply penned untranslated letter to Carl Klingenberg, written as rector of Uppsala University. Linnaeus mentions the name “Elizabeth Lindblad” and ostensibly indicates that Klingenberg ask Engelhard to write a letter, possibly a recommendation. Engelhard mentions “Lisa Lindblad” three times in his letter and refers to “Hedwig Falk Stockholm.” In very good condition, with repairs to partial separations of central horizontal fold, scattered toning and soiling, light edge wear, and partial separation to hinge. At the time of this correspondence, Linnaeus had recently become Uppsala’s rector. During this period, he made several important contributions to the sciences, particularly through the instruction of his students, who would explore the flora and fauna in the vicinity of Uppsala as well as the world to collect botanical samples. Through his lectures, he encouraged young minds to think for themselves and not trust anybody—not even their instructor. A rare piece penned in Linnaeus’s official capacity at the Swedish university. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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