Einstein’s E = mc2 letter aims for $60K result at University Archives, March 15

Detail from presentation of a typed letter signed by Albert Einstein explaining his scientific formula, E = mc2, estimated at $45,000-$60,000
Typed letter signed by Albert Einstein explaining his scientific formula, E = mc2, estimated at $45,000-$60,000
Typed letter signed by Albert Einstein explaining his scientific formula, E = mc2, estimated at $45,000-$60,000

WILTON, Conn. – An eclectic sale featuring items signed by historical luminaries as diverse as theoretical physicist Albert Einstein, France’s King Louis VII and Revolutionary War hero Paul Revere is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, by University Archives. The online-only Rare Manuscripts, Books & Sports Memorabilia auction will begin at 11 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Sendak-signed advance book proof could be bestseller at JG, Aug. 23

 

Signed, uncorrected advanced proof of the Maurice Sendak book ‘We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy,’ est. $1,250-$1,500
Signed, uncorrected advance proof of the Maurice Sendak book ‘We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy,’ est. $1,250-$1,500

DANVERS, Mass. – JG.Limited, the recently-formed auction arm of the venerable collectibles powerhouse JG Autographs, Inc., is holding its inaugural online-only sale through Tuesday, August 23. The 500-lot History & Culture auction features items relating to JFK, Thomas Jefferson, the Wright Brothers and Harry Truman. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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