Autograph Signed
Perhaps the most famous equation is Albert Einstein’s “E=mc2. Although most of us have seen it, most have no idea of what it actually means. Well relax, we won’t discuss quantum physics here. We will however explain many letters sent by the “Energy Committee of Atomic Scientists” that contain the facsimile signature of Einstein. Albert Einstein and a team of incredibly talented scientists and physicists created the theories, equations and technology that became the atomic bomb. The controversy in the news today about the use of that weapon is not new. At the conclusion of World War II, and even earlier many experts shared great concern about the power of nuclear energy harnessed into a bomb.
Many post war letters were mailed by the “Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists” to raise money to educate the public about atomic energy. The call was to raise $1,000,000.00. The letter begins; “…Through the release of atomic energy, our generation has brought into the world the most revolutionary force since prehistoric man’s discovery of fire. This basic power of the universe cannot be fitted into the outmoded concept of narrow nationalism…” This letter dated January 22, 1947 concludes by requesting a donation to the cause. Each letter carries the signature of Albert Einstein. The signature was printed, not authentically signed. An identical signature appears on the follow-up letter (my example is dated “May 20, 1947″) which thanks a supporter for a contribution and requests continued support.
The easiest way to identify this non-genuine signature is the “t” dotting of the first “i” in Einstein. The signature is printed in blue ink and has the characteristics of uniform ink intensity.
One of my favorite examples is one of Einstein’s bank checks. It comes with an interesting story that provides us with insight on the man’s thought process. The item was obtained by a telephone operator at the Center For Advanced Studies in Princeton, where Einstein worked. One morning she asked Einstein for his signature. “Dr. Einstein, could I have your autograph for my grandson?” she queried. His response surprised her. “I’ll bring it tomorrow!” he quipped, as he hurried past her. Bring it? Why not just scribble it on a slip of paper? The next day he left the check for her. This superb example is written to the National Academy of Sciences. That makes it quite a nice association piece. Where is it now? The collector that owns it told me it has entered the “black hole” of the autograph collecting world (that means he’s keeping it forever). Quite appropriate for Einstein’s signature don’t you think?
Brian Kathenes is the host of a weekly radio show, and a TV personality. He is a published author and the Managing Partner of National Appraisal Consultants, a full service personal property valuation firm.
He is past Chairman of the New York Winter Antique Show Vetting Committee on Autographs, Manuscripts & Rare Books, and works regularly with Lee and Leslie Keno and Cash in the Attic ‘s Tim Luke.
Mr. Kathenes has presented seminars and symposia for over 472,000 participants and clients including the International Society of Appraisers ISA CAPP Course and Appraisal Techniques and Practical Information for Archivists and Librarians from the National Archives and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
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Wild Bill “Pickin’ with My Friends” ?year Ripcord 1030 (autographed) VG++/NM $11.95 |
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West Virgina Mountaineers unsigned ProToast Toaster – College Toasters $52.10 Does your breakfast lack team spirit? Spice up the most important meal of the day with this Pangea Brands ProToastTM 2-Slice toaster. The retro-style appliance leaves the mark of the West Virigina Mountaineers emblem on every piece of bread. Features the Mountaineers logo on the outside and toasts your bread in the Mountaineerslogo. Adjustable settings for desired toasting levels. Includes a setti… |
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Baltimore Ravens unsigned ProToast Toaster $39.00 Does your breakfast lack team spirit? Spice up the most important meal of the day with this Pangea Brands® ProToastTM 2-Slice toaster. The retro-style appliance leaves the mark of the Baltimore Ravens emblem on every piece of bread. Features the Ravens logo on the outside and toasts your bread in the Ravens logo. Adjustable settings for desired toasting levels. Includes a setting for frozen bread… |
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Rush – R30 – 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition $24.98 Studio: Uni Dist Corp (music) Release Date: 11/29/2005… |
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Sign In Please $10.94 No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: AUTOGRAPHTitle: SIGN IN PLEASEStreet Release Date: 05/17/1988… |
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Mob Rules $6.99 Mob Rules Black Sabbath Label: Rhino / WEA Release Date: 10/7/2008 1 Turn Up the Night – 3:42 2 Voodoo – 4:32 3 The Sign of the Southern Cross – 7:47 4 E5150 – 2:51 5 The Mob Rules – 3:15 6 Country Girl – 4:02 7 Slipping Away – 3:46 8 Falling off the Edge of the World – 5:03 9 Over and Over – 5:29… |
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The Godfather Collection: 25th Anniversary [VHS] $149.95 … |
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SIGNED by SYLVESTER STALLONE ————- DAYLIGHT VHS TAPE (SIGNED SLEEVE) VHS TAPE DAYLIGHT STARRING SYLVESTER STALLONEI N ORIGINAL SLEEVE — INCLUDES A 2ND SLEEVE AUTOGAPHED BY STALLONE… |
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