Auction Date:2010 Jan 13 @ 10:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS in German, signed “A. E.,” one page, 8.25 x 9, no date. Letter written to “My dear little Lebach!” In full: “This is just a short letter today, because I hope I may see you soon in person, in Caputh. It seems to me, namely, that the anticipated complexities are not occurring, at least for the time being. Admittedly, I have no news from Margot’s husband, who in fact is the only one who can provide information. In Caputh, they already all call in chorus after me and the heretofore apprehensive little Mayer. However, I have to stay there at least another week, because, on account of my stranger from Leiden, I have something to take care of that is very important for him. I am very happy with you, and I am very thankful that I didn’t have to, presumably, hang around for months as a stranger. Margot should, but I also walk around in the quite lovely surroundings and swig from the allegedly medicinal mineral water. The newspaper reporters pursue me, but I withdraw myself from them by escaping, and the landlord I’d become quite sick. I don’t know, however, what she has had. I am working efficiently in this solitude and landlady defend me as well as they can. Hopefully I can travel home soon. In the meantime, my kisses, sincerely.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a few small areas of paper loss to edges, larger tear to right side, and scattered creasing.
Einstein had a summer residence in the small German village of Caputh from 1929 to 1932, a place where he would retire from the demands of his day and enjoy the nearby lakes or forests. It was a venue, as he notes, where he could “walk around in the quite lovely surroundings and swig from the allegedly medicinal mineral water.” It was a welcome respite, as this was also a period during which demands on this time were extensive. Invitations to lectures from around the globe, requests for his attendance to accept an honor or award, and the bothersome fact that “the newspaper reporters pursue me” and ask questions, often on topics with nothing to do with science. “But I withdraw myself from them by escaping”...escaping to the slower-paced life in Caputh where he was able to find seclusion—apparently with some help from his landlady—and pursue his thoughts.
Auction Location:
5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
No Info Available
Payment Details:
Paypal address: mandy@rrauction.com
Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- Discover
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- Check/Cheque
- PayPal
Buyer's Premium
A 20% buyer's premium will be added to each winning bid, with a 2% discount for those paying by check, cash, or money order.
Your bid is a contract
Placing a bid online means you agree to abide by the terms and conditions listed by RRAuction.
Payment methods accepted
Money Order, Cashier's Check, Personal Check, or Wire Transfer.
Payment for items won in auction 353 is due by Monday, January 25, unless prior arrangements have been made. Late payment may result in suspension of your bidding privileges.
Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, or Discover are only accepted up to $5,000 without prior arrangement: please contact Mandy Eaton-Casey.
Further descriptions
You can call us or email us if you'd like us to answer questions about these items.