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HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT

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HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT

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HUMBOLDT Alexander von (1769-1859) was a Prussian geographer, naturalist, explorer, and influential proponent of Romantic philosophy and science. This short letter signed by him includes his hand addressed envelope, postmarked 1847. Perhaps his most important work was his multi-volume treatise, Kosmos. Letter is four panel 5.5 x 9, envelope is 5.75 x 3 inches.

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Letter and envelope in very good condition

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HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT

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Price: 275 USD
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