Lot 1083 · History of Science and Technology
Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist. Evanston, Illinois: Library of Living Philosophers, 1949.
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- Estimate
- $3,000–$5,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — History of Science and Technology, New York · 7 December 2016
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1751916
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- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Einstein, Albert. 1879-1955., Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist. Evanston, Illinois: Library of Living Philosophers, 1949. Bonhams, 7 Dec 2016, lot 1083. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1751916.
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Einstein, Albert. 1879-1955., Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist. Evanston, Illinois: Library of Living Philosophers, 1949. Bonhams, 7 Dec 2016, lot 1083. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1751916.
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