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Albert Einstein one-page autograph letter signed in German, dated April 7, 1926, addressed to colleague Hans Reichenbach, defending his explanation of the Theory of Relativity while criticizing alternatives, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

University Archives offers Einstein letter defending Theory of Relativity, Nov. 2

Albert Einstein one-page autograph letter signed in German, dated April 7, 1926, addressed to colleague Hans Reichenbach, defending his explanation of the Theory of Relativity while criticizing alternatives, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

Albert Einstein one-page autograph letter signed in German, dated April 7, 1926, addressed to colleague Hans Reichenbach, defending his explanation of the Theory of Relativity while criticizing alternatives, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

WILTON, Conn. – A 1777 battle letter signed by then-Continental Army Commander-in-Chief George Washington in New Jersey; a sword that was affixed to JFK’s catafalque guarding his coffin in the East Room of the White House; and an autograph letter signed by Albert Einstein in which he dispels competition to his Theory of Relativity are a few of the expected leaders in University Archives’ online-only 452-lot auction scheduled for Wednesday, November 2 at 11 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Letter handwritten by Dwight Eisenhower to the 1953 graduating class of West Point, dated five days into his presidency, $41,250

Eisenhower letter to West Point grads earns $41K at RR Auction

Letter handwritten by Dwight Eisenhower to the 1953 graduating class of West Point, dated five days into his presidency, $41,250

Letter from Dwight Eisenhower to the 1953 graduating class of West Point, dated five days into his presidency, $41,250

BOSTON – An early presidential letter signed in full by Dwight D. Eisenhower, addressed to the graduating class of the United States Military Academy, sold for $41,250 at RR Auction on February 17.

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