Jean-Baptiste Biot Autograph Letter Signed
French physicist, astronomer, and mathematician (1774–1862) who established the reality of meteorites, made an early balloon flight, and studied the polarization of light. ALS in French, signed “Biot,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. Untranslated letter to Monsieur Emilien. In fine condition, with some light creasing, and slightly irregular toning.
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French physicist, astronomer, and mathematician (1774–1862) who established the reality of meteorites, made an early balloon flight, and studied the polarization of light. ALS in French, signed “Biot,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. Untranslated letter to Monsieur Emilien. In fine condition, with some light creasing, and slightly irregular toning.