Curie, Marie. (1867-1934) Polish Physicist. Discovered Radium and won the 1911 Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Inscribed Visiting Card. 3½ x 2", on cream card stock. With a lengthy inscription in French, beginning on the front and continuing on verso, concerning current research: "Ask Professor Mourea to agree to go on giving his assistance to Professor Czeruy (University of Lurro), to allow him to acquire information on a University level that is needed to him... ". Minor mounting traces on verso. Stamped lettering on the front identifies the card as being formerly from the "Autograph Collection of Dr. Max Thorek Chicago." .
Estimated Value $1,500-2,500.
