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Sale 33
Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
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Lot 174 |
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Agassiz, Jean Louis (1807-1873) Naturalist; began collections in the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology. Autograph Note Signed "J.L. Agassiz," 1p, 6"x4", n.p., n.d. Fine; toned strip down left margin. to Edmund Quincy, agreeing to meet him and saying he has received an invoice from Rio announcing an "invoice of 22 barrells[sic] of specimens for the museum."
Estimated Value $150 - 300.
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| Unsold |
Lot 175 |
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Einstein, Albert (1879-1955) Physicist who enunciated the theory of relativity; 1921 Nobel prize winner. Book Cover (only) Signed "Albert Einstein 1935" in black ink, 8"x4¾", n.p. Very good to fine. Overall toning and uneven edges. From a paperback edition of Einstein's About Zionism, signed just above the title and just under Einstein's photo. Bold signature. Ideal for framing and display.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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| Realized
$2,530 |
Lot 176 |
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Einstein, Albert (1879-1955) German-born theoretical physicist, known for the formulation of the theory of relativity; 1921 Nobel prize winner in physics. Small cut Signature "A. Einstein" on a ½"x1¼" slip of paper. Signed in blue ink.
Estimated Value $700 - 1,000.
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| Realized
$633 |
Lot 177 |
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Lot 178 |
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Humboldt, Alexander von (1769-1859) German naturalist and statesman. Autograph Letter Signed "Humboldt," 1 1/2pp, in French, 5"x4", n.p., n.d. Asking if a young countryman who has come to study in the School of Mines may be permitted to use the library from time to time.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Lot 179 |
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Jung, Carl (1875-1961) Swiss psychiatrist and founder of Analytical Psychology. Typed Letter Signed "Ihr [your] Jung," in German, 1p, 4"x6", Küsnacht, 1932 June 11. Fine; with translation. To "Dear Kranefeldt," thanking him for his "beautifully written essay on 'Eternal Analysis'. The Wharton Family is a difficult subject. You have to talk to the wife occasionally." After signing off with "Best regards," he adds, "An objective response to Paneth's report would be quite appropriate. Though I did not read it, I can accept your idea that it must be quite dumb."
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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Lot 180 |
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Lister, Joseph (1827-1912) Founder of the antiseptic system of treatment that prevented wound sepsis, which had previously caused the death of almost half of the patients undergoing major surgery. Autograph Letter Signed "Lister," on black-bordered mourning stationery, 1p, 6"x4", London, 1906 Oct. 11. Very good; some soiling, a small biographical note affixed at lower left. To an unidentified woman, granting an autograph request.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized
$426 |
Lot 181 |
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Steinmetz, Charles P (1865-1923) German-American electrical engineer; the wizard of General Electric. Photograph Signed, 10"x8", n.p., n.d. A publicity photo on card stock titled "Dr. Steinmetz with fragments of tree branch damaged by lighting from lightning generator." Very good; a couple of marginal chips. Among his achievements, Steinmetz worked on the theory and calculation of alternating-current phenomena, investigated electrical phenomena duplicating those of lightning, and patented over 200 inventions.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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