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Marie Curie Signed Book

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Marie Curie Signed Book
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Scarce Marie Curie signed biography of her famous husband, ''Pierre Curie.'' Macmillan & Company: New York: 1923. English first edition published in 1923 includes Marie Curie's ''Autobiographical Notes.'' This copy, clearly signed ''M. Curie'' in black ink on the limitation page, is numbered 13 of 100 signed first editions. Book measures 5.5'' x 8.5'' in original blue cloth boards. Some wear to boards and minor toning. Includes original slipcase with title printed and limited edition numbered in black ink, though slipcases has splits along top and bottom edges and has significant wear. Signature page is splitting from the binding with a 3'' tear at the spine. In good to very good condition overall.