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HUMBOLDT ALEXANDER VON: (1769-1859)

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HUMBOLDT ALEXANDER VON: (1769-1859) Prussian Geographer, Naturalist and Explorer. A.L.S., A. Humboldt, one page, 8vo, n.p., Saturday, n.d., to Frederic Gaillardet, in French. Von Humboldt is charmed with his correspondent writing, although too short, and states `I am tormented here with matters and occupations not always related to literature, and therefore I will only have the pleasure to listen to you next Wednesday at the Institute..Â´ Very small overall, minor age wear. G Frederic Gaillardet (1808-1882) French Writer, Politician and Lawyer.

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HUMBOLDT ALEXANDER VON: (1769-1859)

Name: HUMBOLDT ALEXANDER VON: (1769-1859)
SKU: 86738625
Price: 240 EUR
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