Science and Invention Autographs

British molecular biologist (1916-2004), most noted for being a co-discoverer of the structure of the DNA molecules in 1953, which awarded him the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine. Signed book "Life Itself", first edition 1981. A total of 192 pages, 5.7 x 8.6 inches, dust covers with minor damage, otherwise in excellent condition. 

First Edition hardcover book signed by Eve Curie, daughter of famous scientist Marie Curie. In like new condition, dust jacket with signs of wear but in still good condition. Former owner´s bookplate inside covers, author and pianist Eve Curie (1904-2007) was the younger daughter of the famous Nobel Prize winner, and boldly signed on frontend page. A total of 393 pages, 6.4 x 9.25 inches, see scans. A great reading and an excellent gift!

American inventor (1847-1931) and businessman. Edison is considered the greatest American inventor of all times. Signed photo postcard, shown young, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English primatologist and anthropologist (b.1934), best known for her extensive work with the social interactions of chimpanzees and on conservation and animal welfare issues.  Beautiful signed photo, having her hair inspected by a chimpanzee, size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian inventor and engineer (1874-1937), famous for inventing the long-distance radio and the radio-telegraph system. Marconi won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909. Signature cut and photograph, an original by Peck Brothers, New York (blind stamped on the lower right corner). Size is 6 x 0.75 inches (signature cut) and 5 x 6.8 inches, both in excellent condition.

French biologist and chemist (1822-1895), famous for his discoveries in vaccination, microbial fermentation and the process that bears his name, pasteurization. Autograph letter signed, one page, in French, dated in Paris in 1876. Pasteur writes to a colleague about a position as assistant professor, "I tried hard to find you a post among the assistants of the School, as you wanted, but at present the position pays too little and offers little of a future". Size is 5.25 x 8.1 inches, minor folds, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an original cabinet-style photograph of Pasteur by photographer Nadar, Paris, 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some spots on image, in good condition.

American researcher and virologist (1914-1995), discoverer and developer of one of the first Polio vaccines. Signed photo, shown young, in a laboratory, size is 6.9 x 9.4 inches, in very good condition.

American molecular biologist (b.1928), geneticist and zoologist, best known as a co-discoverer of the structure of DNA in 1953 together with Francis Crick (1916-2004). Printed document signed, with a drawing and explanation of a DNA molecule structure, image has a stamp with the date Apr 25th, 2003 on top. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.  ALSO INCLUDED is a great color photograph of Watson inspecting a model for the structure of DNA, 7.8 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American inventor (b.1950), engineer and technology entrepreneur who, together with Steve Jobs, co-founded Apple Computer Inc. in 1976. Great large photograph showing him next to his partner Steve Jobs (who did not sign this photo) working on an Apple computer, signed by Wozniak with his nickname "Woz", Wozniak also wrote "Think Different". Size is 14 x 11 inches, in excellent condition. Certified PSA/DNA authentic, numbered sticker is on the lower right corner.

American aviator (1871-1948), credited together with his brother Wilbur for the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft on December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Signed half-tone photo showing this aircraft, with a printed legend below saying "First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903 - Kitty Hawk, N.C.". Size is 6.25 x 4.6 inches, minor yellow toning at the bottom, otherwise in excellent condition.