Autograph Letter Signed ("L. Pasteur"), in French, providing an autobiographical curriculum vitae and summarizing his groundbreaking work on molecular asymmetry (chirality) for publication. — A remarkable early manuscript. PASTEUR, LOUIS (1822–1895)

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts: Including Highlights from Jeremy Norman, History of Science and Technology, Online, New York · 15 June 2026
Record ID: TB-2026-006999
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Pasteur, Louis. 1822-1895., Autograph Letter Signed ("L. Pasteur"), in French, providing an autobiographical curriculum vitae and summarizing his groundbreaking work on molecular asymmetry (chirality) for publication. Bonhams, 15 Jun 2026, lot 248. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-006999.

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Pasteur, Louis. 1822-1895., Autograph Letter Signed ("L. Pasteur"), in French, providing an autobiographical curriculum vitae and summarizing his groundbreaking work on molecular asymmetry (chirality) for publication. Bonhams, 15 Jun 2026, lot 248. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-006999.

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