[SCIENCE - ASTRONOMERS]. An archive of autographed and typed letters, including:
PHILLIPS, William. Autograph letter signed ("William Phillips"), February 1858. 4pp., 8vo, old folds. Describes the events of a man's life through his forty-eighth year based on astrological interpretations. -- CARRINGTON, Richard C. Autograph letter signed ("R.C. Carrington"), to Commander Sands, 7 October 1867. 1p., 8vo, on blue paper, old folds. -- AIRY, George B. Autograph letter signed ("GB Airy"), 6 October 1875. 1p., on Royal Observatory Greenwich letterhead, tipped to album leaf. And approximately 30 others, primarily autograph letters signed, typed letters signed, and clipped signatures, various dates spanning the 19th and 20th centuries, sheets 10 x 8 in. or smaller. Condition varies but is generally good.
Property from the Estate of Peter Fortsas