Influential French physicist (1775-1836) who pioneered the discovery and understanding of electromagnetism; a unit of electric current was named in his honor. ALS in French, signed “A. Ampere,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, April 4, 1828. Handwritten letter to his friend Lenoir at the Ministry of the Interior, humorously inviting him to dinner. In full (translated): "My friends Ballanche, Dugas, Feuchot are coming to dine with me next Tuesday, April 8, you will do me the pleasure of being there too. His Majesty Ballanche commands you on pain of death, and I beg you as the most humble of your subjects. Come, then, dear and excellent friend." Addressed on the integral leaf in Ampere's hand. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing, and two small areas of paper loss affecting nothing. A scarce, boldly penned letter by the influential physicist.
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