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Charles Babbage / Autograph Letter Signed C Babbage with Mathematical Equation

$ 1320

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Signed: Yes
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  • Condition: Used
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    Description

    Autograph Letter Signed C. Babbage with Mathematical Equation in Seal
    Author:
    Babbage, Charles
    Title:
    Autograph Letter Signed C. Babbage with Mathematical Equation in Seal
    Description:
    ALS : Autograph Letter Signed
    Mathematician, computer pioneer, inventor of the calculating machine. Autograph letter signed "C. Babbage", to Mrs. Ireland Blackburne of Westminster, asking whether his friend F [Francis] Offley Martin can join her party going to Richmond. 1 pg 4"x3-1/2". With the address leaf bearing Babbage's red wax seal showing a mathematical formula. Undated. Babbage write: "If you should not be overcrowded may I petition for him - I have not however give more than very slight expectation and if you are already full do not think of sending me the invitation. Ever truly yours, C. Babbage. P.S. I will endeavour to join you but am very doubtfull." In good condition.
    Seller ID:
    13859
    Subject:
    Autographs, Letters and Archives, Europe, International items, Science, Medicine, Technology
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