Ader
200
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Mathieu ORFILA (1787–1853), physician.
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200
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Mathieu ORFILA (1787–1853), physician.
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €250
Voluntary lot
Description
Mathieu ORFILA (1787–1853), physician. 8 letters, 1835–1851, to various recipients; 1 page each, in-8 or in-4 format, 4 addresses (labels from Dr Eug. Olivier’s collection).
1 October 1835, recommending Dr Goupil to Edmond Blanc. – 28 May 1840, to a general, regarding an extension of leave for a soldier. – 14 April 1844, to Mr Périer, regarding applications to the upper primary school. – 5 May 1845, to the editor of *La Presse*, giving his address in Passy. – 23 September 1845, to Mr Guérin, concerning reptiles for his studies. – 25 August 1849, to the notary Sebert, concerning the Spaniard Lacoma, who arrived in France in 1808 with Orfila. – 21 March 1851, to Mr Labrouste, on behalf of a midwife wishing to place a child at Sainte-Barbe. – Wednesday 2 June, to a ‘very dear friend’, regarding the signing of a deed.
Enclosed is a note dated 11 March 1846, requesting an admission ticket to the Salpêtrière.
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About the sale
Letters and Autograph Manuscripts – Part I
Auction location
Auction time
10/13/2026 at 2:00 PM
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