Exceptionally rare ADS in German, signed "I. Kant,” one page, 8.25 x 11.25, July 15, 1788. Handwritten document from Immanuel Kant as the rector of the University of Königsberg, regarding a petition from an academic secretary, with Kant resolving that a period of four weeks to settle a scholarship debt of 1272 florins cannot be granted. As such, he threatens the use of legal action and punishment. In very good to fine condition, with a small stain, and small areas of loss along the left edge.
Kant’s tenure as rector was relatively brief and primarily ceremonial, lasting from 1786 to 1788. As was customary during that time, the role of rector was more of an honorary position, with the actual administrative duties largely delegated to other officials. Kant's contributions as a professor at the university, where he remained for the entirety of his professional career, from circa 1755 until his retirement in 1796, continue to reshape how society thinks about knowledge, ethics, science, and politics. An exquisite example of Kant’s handwriting and signature — holographic documents from the great philosopher remain exceedingly rare and, as such, are highly coveted by museums and private collectors alike.
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