Charles Babbage ANS: "he was prevented having the pleasure," PSA Authenticated

Charles Babbage
n.p., ca. 19th century

Charles Babbage ANS: "he was prevented having the pleasure," PSA Authenticated
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Charles Babbage (1791-1871). A brief note signed within the text as "Mr Babbage" by mathematician Charles Babbage with PSA Letter of Authenticity. 1p, 3.5" x 4.5", n.d. [ca. 19th century], n.p. Expected wear includes age toning, even removal on left margin, a small tear on upper right of recto, two horizontal mailing creases, notations from previous collector on recto and verso, and possible light traces of mounting on right verso. Overall, very good/near fine.

In part:

"Mr. Babbage much regrets that he was prevented having the pleasure of waiting on Mr. Caldwell last evening."

[Illegible]."

Charles Babbage originated the concept of a digital programmable computer and is considered by some to be the "father of the computer". He was also an English polymath, mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer.

In the 1830s Babbage tried to enter politics and twice stood for Parliament as a candidate for the borough of Finsbury. In 1832 he came in third among five candidates, missing out by some 500 votes, and in 1834 Babbage would finish last among four candidates.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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