GREGORY (William, 1803-1858, Professor of Chemistry at Edinburgh from 1844)

Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, saying that although he has "no claim to the title of distinguished, beyond that of a sincere love of truth in all departments of knowledge ... I cannot but feel flattered that you should think my autograph worthy of being placed beside those of men who are truly distinguished ...", University of Edinburgh, 30th July laid down, a little browned

Gregory was a favourite pupil of Liebig at Giessen.

Item Date:  1851

Stock No:  13819      £20

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