an old handwritten letter on a piece of paper with a picture of a mana piece of paper with a drawing of a man on it
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53 - François ARAGO (1786–1853); astronomer, physicist and states…
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Estimate €80 - €100
Description
François ARAGO (1786–1853); astronomer, physicist and statesman. Autograph letter (1 page), signed (circa 1846), addressed to Henri Vallée, a civil engineer. An invitation to lunch, expressing a desire to ‘discuss with you a host of matters which I believe will be of interest to you’. Address on the reverse. Good condition. Dimensions: 17 x 21.5 cm. Appraisal carried out by Pascal GUILLEBAUD. Lot from a voluntary sale.
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About the sale Manuscripts, Philately and Bibliophilia
Auction location
Auction time 06/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 06/18/2026 at 5:10 PM
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