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Lot #177
Albert Einstein

Einstein pens an original poem in German

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Einstein pens an original poem in German

Autograph poem in German, signed "A. Einstein," one page, 5.75 x 5.5, January 2, 1935. Einstein pens eight lines of original doggerel verse to Mrs. Margaret S. Pearce, entitled "Sonne und Mond! [Sun and Moon]," thanking her for a present. In part: "Ihr kluger Sinn ihr stets verkundet / Wo man die schwacher Stellen findet / Beim Mannsvolk—thut et auch erhaben / Und in der Weisheit ganz vergraben." Matted and framed with the original mailing envelope and a small portrait to an overall size of 8.5 x 16. In fine condition. Provenance: Lot 84, Christie's, April 16, 1980.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #597 - Ended December 09, 2020





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