Annotated galley proofs of The Meaning of Relativity, in the original German, used for producing the English translation, marked "1 Rev," — EINSTEIN, ALBERT. 1879-1955.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 6 March 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-694336
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Einstein, Albert. 1879-1955., Annotated galley proofs of The Meaning of Relativity, in the original German, used for producing the English translation, marked "1 Rev,". Bonhams, 6 Mar 2020, lot 64. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-694336.

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Einstein, Albert. 1879-1955., Annotated galley proofs of The Meaning of Relativity, in the original German, used for producing the English translation, marked "1 Rev,". Bonhams, 6 Mar 2020, lot 64. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-694336.

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