SCIENCE - FOREL Auguste-Henri (1848 - 1931) -... Lot 71

SCIENCE - FOREL Auguste-Henri (1848 - 1931) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, postmarked “27.XII.23” by the Swiss myrmecologist, neuroanatomist, psychiatrist and eugenicist, notable for his investigations into the structure of the human brain and that of ants. From 1978 until 2000 Forel's image appeared on the 1000 Swiss franc banknote. Addressed to Mrs. Speyrs, sending his and his wife’s best wishes for the New Year. 1 p. On postcard. At the verso: photograph of La Fourmillière in Yvorne. - 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.