Georges-Frédéric CUVIER (1773-1838), zoologist... - Lot 19 - Conan Belleville Hôtel d'Ainay

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Georges-Frédéric CUVIER (1773-1838), zoologist... - Lot 19 - Conan Belleville Hôtel d'Ainay
Georges-Frédéric CUVIER (1773-1838), zoologist and paleontologist, brother of Georges. L.A.S. Jardin du Roi, July 23, 1820. 2 pp. in-4. Printed header of the "Muséum d'Histoire naturelle - Jardin du Roi". "I will confess that it is because of an oversight that I am deeply reproaching myself that I did not have the honor of acknowledging receipt of the Royal Vulture that you sent to our menagerie on behalf of Monseigneur the Duke of Orleans. This bird, which is doing very well, is a youngster or a female and is very precious for our collections [...]". He explains his negligence by a "very serious indisposition" that occurred "in the middle of the most numerous occupations". Beautiful and large signature.
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