Louis Pasteur Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LOUIS PASTEUR
Born: December 27, 1822 in Dole, France
Died: September 28, 1895 in Marnes-la-Coquette, France
Died: September 28, 1895 in Marnes-la-Coquette, France
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) was a chemist and biologist who is considered one of a handful of the most important pioneers of microbiology. His body of work directly led to the development of vaccinations to protect humans from deadly diseases, the invalidation of the spontaneous generation theory of life, and the invention of pasteurization. Germ theory was already rapidly growing support, but Pasteur conducted controlled experiments from 1860-1864 that investigated germs, disease, and potential causality. These experiments put to rest any further serious opposition to the theory. While Pasteur's influence on microbiology and chemistry stretch far into the sciences, his notoriety today is primarily due to the namesake process of pasteurization used on virtually all dairy products sold in stores. Cultivators immediately began to heat the starting sugar solutions to high temperatures to kill the unwanted bacteria before fermenting the beverage. Pasteur's way of thinking about diseases helped him to develop treatment for maladies such as rabies and anthrax that were, until then, thought incurable.
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LOUIS PASTEUR and JAMES PAGET The French microbiologist addressed this envelope panel, which the latter signs dockets on the right Envelope Panel addressed by Pasteur to Paget with docket signed: "J. Paget", 5½x3½. read more...Sale Price $1,105.00
$1,300.00
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LOUIS PASTEUR This framed handwritten letter was signed by the microbiologist and was sent to a boy who he treated for an illness Autograph Letter Signed: "L. Pasteur". One page. 3¾x4¾. Paris, January 21, 1888. read more...Sale Price $3,612.50
$4,250.00
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LOUIS PASTEUR The microbiologist signed and sent this handwritten letter to a colleague reminding him about their lunch appointment Autograph Letter Signed: "L. Pasteur" One page. 4½x7. Bordighera. November 28, 1886. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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LOUIS PASTEUR The chemist penned and signed this note asking Mr. Potterin to speak to him later Autograph Note signed: "L.P.", in black ink. One page. 2¾x1¼. To "Mr. Potterin - Eugene". In French, translated in full: "Speak to me about him after/the arrival of Mr. read more...Sale Price $1,105.00
$1,300.00
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LOUIS PASTEUR The microbiologist signed and mailed this handwritten letter to politely decline an invitation Third person Autograph Letter Signed: "Mr. Pasteur". Signed "L. Pasteur" at conclusion. One page. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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LOUIS PASTEUR This handwritten letter is signed by the French scientist in ink Autograph Note Signed: "L. Pasteur". One page. 4½x3½ card. Paris, France. November 18, 1885. In Full (translated from French): "I have the honor to ask Mr. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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LOUIS PASTEUR Pasteur invites doctors to observe his administering of his newly invented vaccination against rabies Third Person Autograph Note Signed: "Mr. Pasteur" and "L.P.". One page. 4½x3¼ card. No date. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
