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First Day Cover commemorating the 2nd centenary of the birth of Antoine Lavoisier

  • 1943-Nov-19

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Philatelic First Day Cover commemorating the 2nd centenary of the birth of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794), who is widely considered the father of modern chemistry.

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  • 9.3 cm W x 14.5 cm H
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  • David Pinx
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute
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  • Digitization supported in memory of Dr. David M. Hercules at Othmer Library After Hours, April 9, 2025

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  • Box 1

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https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/antoine-laurent-lavoisier

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Pinx, David. “First Day Cover Commemorating the 2nd Centenary of the Birth of Antoine Lavoisier,” November 19, 1943. Witco Stamp Collection, Box 1. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/yq3jfuw.

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