MOISSAN Henri [, 1852 - , 1907], chemist. - Lot 303

MOISSAN Henri [, 1852 - , 1907], chemist. Magnificent autograph letter correspondence signed, addressed to Paul Lebeau (chemist) about his Nobel Prize: - Zurich, August 29, 1897; 2 pages in-8° on hotel letterhead. In it, he talks about his formulas (Which won him the Nobel Prize?). "I have received no news of the A3H3 experiments. Is it possible that HI or HCl don't want to give new results? Did you get any new results with AgFl or AgI on H3H3? Or have you simply taken the train and abandoned the laboratory?" - November 13, 1906], 1 page in-12°. He is in Marseille to take the boat to Algiers, and asks his colleague to "Be sure to look at the Sorbonne too. to check at the Sorbonne if a dispatch from Stockholm comes for me". - Algiers, November 17, 1906. 4 pages in-8° on "Grand Hôtel Excelsior" headed paper, envelope enclosed, tears in folds (does not interfere with reading). In it, he explains his crossing from Marseille to Algiers and, above all, the excellent news he receives on arrival: "I receive from a waiter at the Hotel Excelsior, your dispatch and I have the double pleasure of learning that I have the Nobel Prize and of learning it from you." - Stockholm, December 12, 1906; 2 pages in-8° on "Grand Hotel de Stockholm" headed paper, envelope enclosed. In it, he describes of his Nobel Prize: "Everything has gone well so far: parties, receptions, dinners". - 1 page in-12°. Henri Moissan, suffering from a sore throat, is unable to give his lecture at the School of Architecture and asks his colleague Lebeau to take his place. Lebeau to replace him, then gives a list of subjects to be covered. Enclosed: - Paul Lebeau's telegram informing Henri Moissan of his Nobel Prize win. - A typed telegram from Henry Moissan.