Description:
Kelvin, Lord William Thomson (1824-1907) Autograph Letter Signed, 15 October 1900.
Bifolium, Kelvin's Netherhall Largs., Ayrshire letter paper, inscribed on two pages, with front panel of holograph envelope. To Miss Mary St. John-Mildmay in Milan. Stating that Kelvin received her letters, passing along regards to Mary's uncle, Gisbert Kapp, and wishing him well in Germany. Blank back of writing paper with old glue; envelope back trimmed away, glue remnants on verso of envelope front, 9 x 7 in.
Estimate $200-300
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Keywords
William Thomson, Mary St. John-Mildmay, Gisbert Kapp, Milan, GermanyJohn Dorfman
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