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"THE WORLD AS I SEE IT" AND ELSA EINSTEIN LETTER
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- The World as I See It. New York: Coice-Friede, 1934, [WITH] a Typed Letter Signed by Elsa Einstein, 15 November 1934
8vo (204 x 135 mm). INSCRIBED ON THE FRONT FREE ENDPAPER TO DR. HARRY STEIN IN THE YEAR OF PUBLICATION. Publisher's grey cloth, spine titles stamped in silver; text block a bit loose, rear hinge starting, some shelf wear, with minor losses to silver. [WITH] a Typed Letter Signed by Elsa Einstein to Dr. Harry Stein, 1 page (9 ¼ x 7 ¼ in., sight), signed "Elsa Einstein," in German; creases where previously folded. Elaborately framed in a magnetic hinged mat, opening to reveal an English translation [AND] a vintage black-and-white photograph of a group including the Einsteins, and Dr. Stein (7 x 9 in., sight). Not examined out of frame.
Provenance
Dr. Harry Stein — thence by descent.
Condition
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST ENGLISH-LANGUAGE EDITION OF EINSTEIN'S BOOK, ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN GERMAN AS MEIN WELTBILD, ACCOMPANIED BY A POIGNANT LETTER FROM ELSA EINSTEIN, EACH ADDRESSED TO DR. HARRY C. STEIN Stein was an orthopedic surgeon in New York City, who for many years was the Einsteins' private physician. The letter that is included in this lot was written at a time when Elsa was beset by numerous health problems, which she describes here before veering into the the humorous: "[Trans.] I keep myself very warm and have been wearing — you will laugh — four pairs of underwear at the same time, two made from wool and two made from pure silk. In addition I am wearing two pairs of stockings. Warmth is absolutely necessary otherwise it won't do."