11-14-201011-14-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2526BBoston
November 14, 2010 11:00 AMCalender
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Rumford, Count Benjamin Thompson (1753-1814)

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$948$800
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2526BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 14, 2010 11:00AM

Description:

Rumford, Count Benjamin Thompson (1753-1814), Autograph letter signed, April 23rd, 1799, two pages, to Mr. J. Swann, inviting him to visit him at his house and discussing his new method for innovating boilers and providing a suggested solution, with holograph address leaf, framed with portrait, (scattered spotting).
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

J. Swann, Benjamin Thompson, suggested solution