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Lot #123
Ernest Rutherford Autograph Letter Signed

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New Zealand-born physicist and chemist (1871-1937) who discovered the concept of radioactive half-life; he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1908. ALS signed “E. Rutherford,” one page, 5 x 8, blindstamped personal letterhead, January 30. Handwritten letter to J. H. Platt, in full: "I shall be very pleased to take the chair at the preferred meeting on Friday in the School of Technology. I am sure the members of the Physical Colloquium will be much interested in the papers to be presented." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Gangsters, Outlaws & Lawmen
  • Dates: #656 - Ended January 11, 2023





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