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HUMBOLDT ALEXANDER VON: (1769-1859) German polymath, geographer, naturalist and explorer. A.L.S., Al... - HUMBOLDT ALEXANDER VON: (1769-1859) German polymath, geographer, naturalist and explorer. A.L.S., Alexander Humboldt, one page, 8vo, n.p., (Paris), n.d. ('Tuesday'; 11th September 1838), to Monsieur Savoye, in German. Humboldt states that he is obliged to his correspondent for their flattering and friendly favour and continues 'The idea of the German Panorama is conceived with intelligence and artistically directed. Most kindly accept the expression of my most cordial thanks. It would be a pleasure to me to be able to repeat to you (perhaps Wednesday about three o'clock at the Institute, office of Monsieur Strago, where I work) how much I wish this noble undertaking'. With integral address leaf in Humboldt's hand. Some light overall creasing and a few minor stains to the edges, G