Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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The Manuscript, Space & Collectibles Auction

Scientists

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 178		Darwin, Charles (1809-1882) British naturalist whose scientific studies and subsequent theory of natural selection form the basis of modern evolutionary theory. Letter signed, 1 page, 5 x 8 in., Down, Beckenham, Kent, 17 July 1875. To the Swiss zoologist and comparative anatomist Ludwig Rütimeyer who sent Darwin his book, Die Veränderung der Thierwelt in der Schweiz seit Anwesenheit des Menschen (Changes in the Animal World in Switzerland since the Presence of Human Beings). "I am very much obliged to you for sending me your 'Veränderungen etc.' which is sure to interest me greatly, like everything else that you have written. With much respect I remain my dear Sir Yours sincerely Charles Darwin." Accompanied by an autograph note signed "L. Rütimeyer," 25 March 1896, sending his best wishes and autograph. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $7,200
Lot 179		Edison, Thomas (1847-1931) American inventor and businessman; one of the most prolific inventors in history. Autograph note signed ("Edison"), 8 x 11 in., on his cheap "penny tablet" paper with customary browning (uneven) and slight paper loss at edges. The content, however, is great. Despite the inventor's tin ear, he insisted on selecting much of the music to be recorded, to the chagrin of his associates, but in this directive to "Moore" (Sherwood T. Moore, his record production man), the tables are turned as he says, "Boys have a tune & record in which voice is double all the way through/it's awful. They have found another mould of same tune & print is perfect, not an echo." Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 180		Einstein, Albert (1879-1965) German-born physicist; awarded the Nobel prize for physics in 1921. Vintage photo signed ("A. Einstein, 1933"). 8 x 10 in., n.p. A three-quarter portrait of Einstein writing a formula on a blackboard. Signed in black ink. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $28,800
Lot 181		Einstein, Albert, 1st Edition of Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist (The Library of Living Philosophers, Inc., Evanston, Illinois, 1949) signed on the title page ("A. Einstein, 51"). Some wear to blue cloth covers and pages are lightly toned throughout. Einstein turned 72 in 1951, the year he signed this book. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,980
Lot 182		Einstein, Albert, Page from Photography Year-Book with the famous Einstein portrait by Yousuf Karsh signed "A. Einstein - 55," in the lower border with a fountain pen in black ink. A charming image. The ink is a little light but completely legible. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,980