Lot 75 · History of Science and Technology
FARADAY, MICHAEL. 1791-1867. Autograph Letter Signed ("M. Faraday"), 1 p,8vo,
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- Estimate
- $500–$800 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — History of Science and Technology, New York · 6 December 2017
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1283906
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Michael Faraday 1791-1867, FARADAY, MICHAEL. 1791-1867. Autograph Letter Signed ("M. Faraday"), 1 p,8vo,. Bonhams, 6 Dec 2017, lot 75. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1283906.
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Michael Faraday 1791-1867, FARADAY, MICHAEL. 1791-1867. Autograph Letter Signed ("M. Faraday"), 1 p,8vo,. Bonhams, 6 Dec 2017, lot 75. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1283906.
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