Barrois, Charles, French geologist and palaeontologist (1851-1939). 2 autograph letters signed.

Lille, 5 Dec. 1907 and 25 Jan. 1908.

8vo. Together 2¾ pp. on bifolia.

 220.00

Both letters written to a professor of geology at the Czech university of Prague. On 5 December 1907 Barrois informs the recipient that he will gladly introduce him as a new member to the Société géologique de France, referring to Bohemia as the second home of Joachim Barrande and to a recent trip to Prague. In the later letter, Barrois thanks the recipient for the bestowal of an honorary doctorate at the University of Prague. Barrois also promises that he will try to attend the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Czech branch of the university: "Je ferai tout mon possible pour assister au 25e anniversaire de la naissance de l'Université tchèque, qui s'est détaché après 5 siècles du vieux tronc universitaire, prouvant par ses 4000 étudiants de sa vitalité et de son avenir, pour le développement de la Bohème et de la science [...]".

On stationery with lithographed letterhead of the university of Lille. With collector's note in pencil. Well preserved.

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