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Karel Capek

Fantastic document for the American premiere of the play that introduced the word ‘robot’

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Fantastic document for the American premiere of the play that introduced the word ‘robot’

One of the most influential Czech writers of the 20th century (1890–1938) who introduced and made popular the word ‘robot,’ which first appeared in his 1921 play R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots). DS, two pages, 8 x 13, December 2, 1922. Contract between Capek and The Theatre Guild of New York granting performing rights “concerning a play by the author entitled R.U.R.” Signed at the conclusion by Capek and also initialed on the first page, “K. C.” Both pages neatly cut in half, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #426 - Ended April 16, 2014