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William Hepworth Thompson (1810 ? 1886) classical scholar and Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.

[W.H. Thompson, classical scholar; Trinity College] Autograph Note Signed W.H. Thompson to H.B. Wheatley, author, editor, and indexer, sending a payment (perhaps for a book).

One page, black-bordered, good condition, text as follows: I have the pleasure to enclose a P.O. order for two guineas [presumably for a book] & shall be obliged by your acknowledgment of the receipt.. Image on request.

 £25.00
William Ramsay, Scottish Chemist, discoverer of noble gases

[William Ramsay, Scottish Chemist; noble gases] Substantial Part of an important Autograph Letter, lacking at least the signature page, on experiments. To Major Cardew (See Note e.)

Note: Sir William Ramsay used electric discharge tubes to isolate argon, neon, krypton, and xenon, observing their distinct light spectra [AI] See Note d. below. Two pages, oblong 12mo, good condition. Dear Major Cardew, | I have just see Readman, about whom I spoke to you in connection wiith...

 £600.00