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Humboldt, Alexander von
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10,000 - 15,000 USD
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21 autograph letters in French signed, ("Alexander von Humboldt" or "Humboldt"), Paris, 28 April 1813, 9 November 1815, 3 July 1826, 11 January 1843, the remainder undated save for the day of the week, 17 of which addressed to J.P.F. Deleuze (1753-1835), librarian of the Jardin des Plantes and a leading figure in the "animal magnetism" movement, one addressed to a Professor Schultz, one to the sculptor David, one to M. de Grent at Bourges, and one to an unnamed count who had supported him, mostly 12mo, but six 8vo and three 4to, 27 pages written; formerly folded, a few remnants of album mounting, two lightly browned, one with clean tear through address, one cockled from damp.
Condition
formerly folded, a few remnants of album mounting, two lightly browned, one with clean tear through address, one cockled from damp.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The busy social and intellectual life in Paris of the Bourbon Restoration.
The great naturalist-polymath Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), returning from his explorations in South America, and his meetings with Thomas Jefferson in North America, settled in Paris from 1804 to 1827, and returned there intermittently between 1830 and 1847. The present correspondence reflects upon his active social life, his cultivation of patronage (as his explorations had nearly bankrupted him), and his commentary on current publications.