Auction Date:2012 Nov 14 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, 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
French polymath (1717–1783) known for his contributions in the realms of mathematics, physics, philosophy, and music theory. ALS in French, signed “d’Alembert,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, Paris, December 30, 1780. The great French mathematician and philosopher writes to Frederic-Samuel Osterwald, a famous Swiss printer, Director of the Typographical Society of Neufchatel, in Switzerland, to recommend a proof reader for the books he plans to print. Translated in full: “The abbott Le Senne asks me, Sir, the honour of writing to you to remind him to your kindness. He wishes you to press abbott Bellerai on the subject of the employment that has been offered to him, which is very compatible with his capacities and his willingness to work. This able man of letters is presently in a situation that renders any employment most necessary and I would wish he could establish himself in Neuchátel. If I have to print some work of mine with you, which may certainly happen shortly, he would be useful to you and to me for the correction of proofs. I have the honour to be Sir, with sincere fondness, your very humble servant D’Alembert. I have received the prospectus of your newspaper which seems very worthy and for which I wish every success.” Panel on the reverse of the second integral page is also addressed in d’Alembert’s hand. Intersecting folds slightly affecting the signature, light scattered creases, and light paper loss to second integral page from the wax seal, otherwise fine condition.
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