Ernest RENAN (1823–1892). P.A.S., April 8, 1884; 1 page, in-8. On the Greek Revolution. “What pleases me about the Hellenic Revolution is that it was the work of an idea. It was prepared through study and thought; scholars served as its apostles; it is the final act of ancient idealism, taking its revenge through the power of truth over ignorance and barbarism.” Enclosed is a handwritten letter from his wife, Cornélie Renan, dated May 16, 1886, thanking Eugène Manuel for his verses in honor of Pasteur (who had just discovered the rabies vaccine).