Louis Agassiz Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LOUIS AGASSIZ
Born: May 28, 1807
Died: December 12, 1873
Biography
Born in French-speaking Switzerland and educated at European universities, Louis Agassiz (1807-1873) accepted a Professorship at Harvard (1848) and spent the rest of his life promoting American science. He made highly influential studies of fossil fish and glaciers, coining the term "Ice Age" to describe an ancient era of extensive glaciation. Although his fossil studies were used by others to support Darwin's Theory of Evolution, Agassiz never accepted that doctrine. He espoused catastrophism, believing that new species emerged after such upheavals, and defined a species as "a thought of God".
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LOUIS AGASSIZ - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 17631Signature of Louis Agassiz, reading Ls Agassiz, is included on this item. Agassiz, a prominent scientist, is known for his studies of fossil fish and glaciers, coining the term Ice Age. Additional pencil marks are present.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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LOUIS AGASSIZ - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 17632Card signed by scientist Louis Agassiz, with the signature reading "Ls Agassiz". Agassiz, known for his studies of fossil fish and glaciers, coined the term Ice Age and promoted American science during his tenure at Harvard.
Price: $200.00
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LOUIS AGASSIZ - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/8 - HFSID 76196Letter signed by Louis Agassiz, acknowledging receipt of a $100 draft in gold. Dated December 8 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it addresses the Cashier of Granite Bank, expressing acceptance of the draft for future use.
Price: $300.00
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LOUIS AGASSIZ - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 02/20/1851 - HFSID 225653Document signed by Louis Agassiz, dated February 20, 1851, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Autograph sentiment reads, "Yours truly/L Agassiz/Cambridge, Febr 20h, 1851". Includes pencil marks and notations in an unknown hand.
Price: $200.00
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LOUIS AGASSIZ - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 80639Signature of Louis Agassiz, clipped and written in black ink as "L. Agassiz", accompanied by notations in an unknown hand. Agassiz, a prominent scientist, contributed significantly to the study of glaciers and fossils, coining the term "Ice Age."
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
