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Lot 310: Richard Owen

Est: $200 USD - $400 USDSold:
RR AuctionAmherst, NH, USAugust 13, 2014

Item Overview

Description

English biologist and paleontologist (1804-1892) best known for interpreting fossils and coining the term 'dinosaur.' ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, Sheen Lodge letterhead, July 3, 1865. Letter to Lady Augusta. In part: "I feel much honored by the invitation with which I have been favored to meet H. M. the Queen of Holland at luncheon...& shall without fail to be present." In fine condition, with a couple of light pencil notations and mounting remnants to reverse of second integral page.

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Auction Details

RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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RR Auction
August 13, 2014, 06:00 PM EST

5 Route 101A, Suite 5, Amherst, NH, 03031, US