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Carl Linnaeus Autograph Sold
Carl Linnaeus was an 18th century Swedish botanist and physician, sometimes called the “father of modern taxonomy” and was one of the most esteemed scientists during his lifetime. His taxonomy principles involved a hierarchical classification for nature which included a kingdom, class, order, genus and species. Linnaeus also formally introduced binomial nomenclature for naming organisms. The system utilizes two Latin names consisting of the genus, a general name, and a more specific name, the species. These principles are still used today, but some modifications have been made to his original hierarchy.
We sold the following Carl Linnaeus autograph for $3,438:
Carl Linnaeus document signed, acknowledging receipt of his salary as Professor of Medicine and Botany at the Royal Swedish Academy. Datelined Uppsala, 10 October 1757 in Swedish, elegantly signed ”Carl Linnaeus”. Named the ”Father of Modern Taxonomy” and the ”Prince of Botanists”, Linnaeus was one of the most renowned scientists and naturalists of his day, having published ”Systema Naturae” in 1735, which classified 4,400 animal species and 7,700 plant species. The publication was so important that people from all over the world sent their specimens to be included in subsequent editions, which reached its 12th edition in the second half of the 17th century. Document measures 8” x 4”. Mounting remnant to verso and vertical fold, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $3,438.
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Charles Darwin autograph letter signed, dated 15 June 1859 just a few months before the publication of ”On the Origin of Species”. Darwin here writes to his land agent John Higgins, regarding rent collected from Darwin’s farm at Beesby. Writing from his home in Down Bromley Kent, letter reads in full, ”My dear Sir / I beg leave to acknowledge & thank you for the sum of 244: 15: 11, placed to my account at the Union Bank being 1/2 years rent on the Beesby Farm. / My dear Sir / Yours very faithfully. / Ch. R. Darwin”. Single page letter measures 5” x 8”. Folds and irregular left edge. Darwin purposely signs over a duty stamp at conclusion of letter. Near fine condition with exceptionally bold writing. Sold for $3,300.
Charles Darwin Signature Signed Encapsulated by PSA
Charles Darwin signature, penned “Ch. Darwin” over a British stamp. Docketing upon the verso reveals that the signature is from December 1857, when Darwin was writing “On the Origin of Species”. Slip measures 4.75″ x 1.25″, with unevenly trimmed lower border. Near fine condition. Encapsulated by PSA. Sold for $1,804.
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