ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879–1955) AND LEOPOLD INFELD (1898–1968), SIGNED BOOK, THE EVOLUTION OF PHYSICS: THE GROWTH OF IDEAS FROM EARLY CONCEPTS TO RELATIVITY AND QUANTA

Provenance and Authenticity:

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This copy of The Evolution of Physics bears a handwritten signature attributed to Albert Einstein on the front endpaper. The autograph appears in dark ink and reads "Albert Einstein," with the well-known formula "E = mc²" written beneath the signature. Such inscriptions are particularly desirable among collectors due to their direct association with Einstein's most famous scientific contribution.

Signature:

Signed "Albert Einstein" with "E = mc²" on the front endpaper.

Description:

The volume is bound in its original green cloth boards with a gilt geometric emblem stamped on the front cover. The spine bears the printed title The Evolution of Physics along with the subtitle The Growth of Ideas from Early Concepts to Relativity and Quanta, and the authors' names Albert Einstein and Leopold Infeld. Published by Simon and Schuster, the book represents a landmark popular science work explaining the historical development of modern physics. The interior front endpaper features a handwritten signature reading "Albert Einstein" with the notation "E = mc²" written below. The book displays moderate signs of age and handling, including wear to the cloth boards, discoloration and spotting to the spine, and light toning to the interior pages consistent with its period. The binding remains intact and structurally sound.

Historical significance:

Albert Einstein stands among the most influential scientists in history, whose theories revolutionized the understanding of space, time, and energy. The Evolution of Physics, written with physicist Leopold Infeld, was intended to explain the development of modern physics to a broader audience and remains an important work in the history of science communication. Copies signed by Einstein, particularly those including the notation of his iconic equation E = mc², are especially prized within the fields of rare books, scientific history, and intellectual memorabilia.

Valuation:

Signed works by Albert Einstein are among the most sought-after autographed books in the rare book market. Copies bearing both his signature and the equation "E = mc²" command a premium due to their direct association with the theory of relativity and the global recognition of the formula.

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