Lot 9
Lot 9
1 More
Calling to see Besso

Zurich, late April 1916

    Price Realised USD 5,000
    Estimate
    USD 1,200 - USD 1,800
    Closed: 6 Dec 2017
    Try our
    Calling to see Besso

    Zurich, late April 1916

    Price Realised USD 5,000
    Closed: 6 Dec 2017
    Price Realised USD 5,000
    Closed: 6 Dec 2017
    • Details
    • Lot Essay
    • Related Articles
    • More from
    DetailsLot EssayRelated ArticlesMore from
    Details
    Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Autograph letter signed (‘Albert’) to Michele Besso, n.p., n.d. [Zurich, late April 1916].

    In German, half page, 254 x 214mm. Annotated by Besso on the blank lower part of p.1 with notes apparently relating to discussions with Einstein and Heinrich Zangger and on the verso with diagrams showing flow patterns around wings and spheres (perhaps relating to Einstein’s similar diagram in his letter of 14 May 1916).

    Please note this lot is the property of a private consignor.
    Literature
    Published in Pierre Speziali (ed.) Albert Einstein. Michele Besso. Correspondance 1903-1955. Paris: Hermann, 1972. No. 14, note 2
    • Conditions of Sale
    • FAQs
    • This lot is offered by Christie's eCommerce SA
    Brought to you by
    A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.

    Lot Essay
    More from
    Einstein: Letters to a Friend Part II
    View All