SCIENCE AND MEDICINE - PICCARD Jean (1884 - 1963) - Autograph letter signed
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He studied organic chemistry and became an aeronautical engineer, obtaining a doctorate in natural sciences at the EPFZ. Like his twin brother Auguste, he was interested in high altitude. In 1926, he emigrated to the United States and, with his wife, climbed to 59,979 ft (17,672 m) on 23 October 1934 in Dearborn, Michigan. He retired in 1952.Autograph letter signed Minneapolis, 14.11.1948 to Paul Langer : "... content de pouvoir écrire à un frère de son ami A. Langer du Poly...". With envelope; Typed letter signed Chexbres, 08.02.1954 to Paul Langer :"... retard qui certainement retardera la réponse de mon frère.”;Photograph with autograph dedication signed to Paul Langer. 1 p. In-8.
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SCIENCE AND MEDICINE - PICCARD Jean (1884 - 1963) - Autograph letter signed
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