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First Day Cover commemorating Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac

  • 1951

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Cachet and semipostal stamp depict Gay-Lussac. Cachet depicts a book titled "Law of Gay-Lussac" and various scientific apparatus. Envelope is addressed to Mrs. Richard M. Lawrence, President of the ACS Wives Club.

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  • 16.5 cm W x 9 cm H
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute
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  • Digitization supported by Kerry L. Bryan at Othmer Library After Hours, April 9, 2025.

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  • Box 1

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Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac

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“First Day Cover Commemorating Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac.” France, 1951. Witco Stamp Collection, Box 1. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/fn106x98v.

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