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Lot #143
Marie Curie Document Signed - Certificate of Assay for the Emission of Radiation

Radioactivity results from Marie Curie's lab—a sought-after 1924 assay certificate

Estimate: $4000+

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Radioactivity results from Marie Curie's lab—a sought-after 1924 assay certificate

Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, in 1898. In 1911 she won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. She died of leukemia brought about by her work with radioactive material. Partly-printed DS in French, signed “M. Curie,” one page, 8 x 12.5, July 16, 1924. Scarce "Institut du Radium, Laboratoire Curie" certificate, no. 1613, documenting an assay regarding the emission of radiation, approved at the conclusion in ink by Curie as director of the laboratory. In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Science & Technology and Animation
  • Dates: November 22, 2024 - December 11, 2024





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