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George Biddell Airy Autograph Letter Signed

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George Biddell Airy Autograph Letter Signed

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Auction Date:2021 Dec 08 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:15th Floor WeWork, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
English mathematician and astronomer (1801-1892) who established Greenwich as the location of the prime meridian. ALS signed “G. B. Airy,” one page, 4.25 x 7, August 20, 1845. Handwritten letter from the "Royal Observatory Greenwich," in part: "I had occasion to see Mr. Addington…two days ago, and on my mentioning the Passport he immediately arranged for sending me one. I hope that you find a copy of my Eclipse paper on your table." In fine condition, with light irregular toning.