SCIENCE - BERTHELOT Marcellin (1827 - 1907) -... Lot 15

SCIENCE - BERTHELOT Marcellin (1827 - 1907) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “7 Mars 1898” by the French chemist and Republican politician noted for the Thomsen–Berthelot principle of thermochemistry. Upon being appointed to the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs for the French government in 1895, he was considered "the most eminent living chemist" in France. Addressed to a gentleman: “…Je vous remercie de l’invitation que vous voulez bien m’adresser pour la banque de la Chambre syndicale des produits chimique qui aura lieu le 29…” 1 p. In-16. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.