Lot 1062
Einstein, Albert (1879-1955), German theoretical physicist and discoverer of the theory of general relativity; winner of Noble Prize in Physics in 1921; emigrated to the United States in 1933 due to rise in power of the Nazis under Aldof Hitler.
Typed letter signed 8½" x 11", June 10, 1939, on his stationery, to Edward B. Popper congratulating him for his work on behalf of Jewish refugees, then Einstein goes on to say:
"The power of resistance which has enabled the Jewish people to survive for thousands of years has been based to a large extent on traditions of mutual helpfulness. In these years of affliction our readiness to help one another is being put to an especially severe test. May we stand this test as well as did our fathers before us.
"We have no other means of self-defense than our solidarity and our knowledge that the cause for which we are suffering is a momentous and sacred cause."
Very Fine; professionally matted with a photo and a descriptive plaque (letter and plaque have come loose in frame) and framed to an overall 27½" x 19½.
Estimate $4,000 - 5,000
Expertization: Kenneth Laurence COA.
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