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1 (Pasteur, Louis) "The Life and Work of Louis Pasteur" in Edinburgh Review (October, 1885)
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In wrappers with light wear, but missing the rear panel. Thirty-three page essay on Pasteur and and three recent publications on him. 
Price: 45.00 USD
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2 Jefferson, Thomas. "Jefferson on Weights and Measures: Letter from the Secretary of State to the Speaker of the House of Representatives" in The Weekly Register (September 11, 1813).

First edition. A small, 6" by 9-1/2", 16 page, weekly newspaper published in Baltimore, MD by Hezekia Niles. This copy is in near fine condition with marginal foxing and a few small nicks and corner creases; disbound. The paper has a 6 page article that is made up of a letter and a report, both signed in type "Th. Jefferson" and titled "Jefferson On Weights and Measures." Jefferson was tasked in 1790 by the House Of Representatives to devise a standardized system of weights, measures and curre ncy. The report from Jefferson gives his recommendations. This is a very detailed and fairly technical report explaining his reasoning for his recommendations. 
Price: 125.00 USD
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