German mathematician and physicist (1882–1970) who won the 1954 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in quantum mechanics; it was to him that Einstein made the famous remark, “God does not play dice with the universe.” ALS in German, signed “M. Born,” one page on the correspondence side of a 5.75 x 4 picture postcard, December 17, 1958. Born sends thanks for birthday greetings and extends Christmas and New Year’s wishes. Small rust stain and paperclip impression, a hint of mild handling wear, and typed collector’s notation, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
