October Legends Closing October 29
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2016
Offered is a 8 ½ x 11 inch typed letter from world renowned scientist Albert Einstein dated June 14, 1939. Typed on Einstein’s personal stationary with raised type “A. EINSTEIN 112, MERCER STREET, PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A.” on the top center, this letter was addressed to “Mr. Maurice Paul” of “New York, N.Y.”.
The letter reads:
“My dear Mr. Paul:
May I offer my sincere congratulations to you on the splendid work you have undertaken on behalf of the refugees during Dedication Week.
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.
It must be a source of deep gratification to you to be making so important a contribution toward rescuing our persecuted fellow-Jews from their calamitous peril and leading them toward a better future.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) Albert Einstein”
Einstein signed his name in black pen below “Sincerely yours,”. This paper shows toning and has two crease folds. There are rounded corners and some edge wear, but otherwise, this document displays nicely. This signed typed letter comes with a full LOA from PSA/DNA (AA06077).