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Introducing one of England's great astronomers

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Heading: (De la Rue, Warren)
Author: Wiseman, Cardinal Nicholas
Title: Autograph letter, introducing astronomer Warren de la Rue
Place Published: London
Publisher:
Date Published: 15 October 1862
Description:

Two pages on a folding sheet. 20x13 cm (8x5¼") folded.

Autograph letter, signed, to Monsignor Talbot in Rome introducing "Warren De la Rue, Esq., one of our most distinguished astronomers and scientific men. He received the medal of the R.S. last year, for his splendid studies of the last eclipse. He employs in his great manufacturing works here, numbers of our poor people, with perfect impartiality..."

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Light wear, traces of paper border on inner pages; very good.

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Introducing one of England's great astronomers

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