16th Oct, 2019 10:00

Autographs & Memorabilia
 
Lot 340
 

Einstein (Albert) Copy of typewritten script of the episode "The Atom" of the TV programme "Your World Tomorrow" by Joseph Mindel, signed by Albert Einstein in ink on top right corner of first page, 28 pages stapled together, some staining to top margin due to rusty paperclips, light creasing, 4to, May 1946; with copy of typed letter to Professor Einstein from Mindel originally enclosing the script, reading "I am writing a series of science television scripts, which are to be produced by N.B.C. [...] The first of the series deals with the atom. I am enclosing a copy. No story of the atom would be complete without E=mc2. And what is E=mc2 without Einstein? It was thus necessary to portray you briefly in one of the scenes. As you know, your permission is needed for the portrayal [...] Since the script is to be televised on May 14th, won't you please try to give me an answer by that date?", 9 May 1946; with typed letter from Helen Dukas, secretary to professor Einstein, confirming his permission to use his name in the programme, 10 May 1946; and a copy of a typed letter from Mindel asking to have the script sent back "with a few words from Professor Einstein", 16 May 1946. (4)

Sold for £4,400

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

Do you have an item similar to the item above? If so please click the link below to submit a free online valuation request through our website.

 

Images*

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.