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Le Verrier, Urbain Jean Joseph, Mathematician And Astronomer (18, 11-1877).

ALS ("Le Verrier").

N. p., 21 May 1869 [?].,

1500,00 €

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(Wien, Austria)

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Autore
Le Verrier, Urbain Jean Joseph, Mathematician And Astronomer (18, 11-1877).
Editori
N. p., 21 May 1869 [?].
Soggetto
Autographs: Science
Lingue
Inglese

Descrizione

Large 8vo. p. on bifolium. To the physicist Jules Antoine Lissajous (1822-1880). - The French mathematician specialized in celestial mechanics and is best known for his part in the discovery of Neptune. "As a result of this achievement Le Verrier received, among other awards, the Copley Medal from the Royal Society of London and was named an officer in the Legion of Honour. A chair of astronomy was created for him at the University of Paris" (Enc. Br.). - On stationery with printed letterhead of the "Observatoire Imperial". With minor defects to edges and small spot in the lower margin. With a small label, the monogram stamp "LS" and ms. number "120" on the reverse of fol. 2. - Rare.