A nine page photocopy of Einstein's will dated 18th March 1950, signed by him on the final page. A fascinating item sold together with eighteen pages of related documents. (Please allow 7-10 days for delivery)

Typed Letter Signed, "A. Einstein," to Charles D. Hart, in German, thanking him for the excellent photographs and adding that he found his discussion memorable. With a holograph correction. 1/2 page, 4to; usual folds. Watch Hill, 27 July 1934. In bright condition.

Typed letter signed "A. Einstein", one page, 8.5 x 11, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton letterhead, March 21, 1951. Einstein writes a decisive, stinging dismissal to Raymond C. Miller, an aspiring scientist who had proposed a new law of nature. In full: "I am very sorry to say that your formula for the velocity of a planet is in contradiction with Newtonian mechanics and consequently also with Kepler’s empirical laws. It seems to me that you have not studied sufficiently elementary celestial mechanics....". Included with the letter is a comprehensive group of related documents, including drafts of Miller’s paper, titled 'A Study of the Movements of Free Bodies in Space.'The third draft is 46 pages in length, while an earlier draft contains several carefully drawn (but evidently faulty) graphs relating to "the velocities of satellites about their respective planets." Among the other documents is an unsigned letter from Miller to Einstein, dated March 5, 1951: "I am writing to give to you a brief report on what I believe to be a new fundamental law of nature. In a study of the physical sciences, it is said that ‘The actual type and degree of curvature of space prove to be uniquely fixed in terms of the masses of the gravitating body,’ and that ‘The motions of the planets of our solar system have the appearance of being intimately related under a fundamental law that applies to all.’ I believe I have this fundamental law. I have written a corollary and equations in regards to the movement of the satellites and planets of our solar system. Movements are positively related to mass and I have written that relationship. My equations are derived from the curves from observed data and I can find no deviations. It explains your curvature of space, although I do not interpret space as curved. I would appreciate if you would bring my reports to the attention of others that I may be recognized for my efforts. I am not known in the scientific world, but I believe I have recognized a new relationship that has been overlooked. I wish to think [sic] you for reading my report and rendering any criticism you wish to offer." Miller also sent his findings to other notable figures, including astronomer Harlow Shapley, who responded with a dictated letter signed in his absence by his secretary: "It would be entirely impossible for me to undertake a critical reading of the manuscript which you have submitted. I must return it therefore without prejudice, and with sincere regret that I am not able to handle all the problems that are put in front of me. It is no simple matter to be the director of six observatories and have a hundred persons on the staff whose projects and plans and ideas demand first attention. Some professor of physics and mathematics in the University of Nebraska should be ale to give your work the attention it merits". All of the documents are neatly housed together in the original brad-bound folder with a typed label on the cover reading "Permanent Copies: A Study of the Movements of Free Bodies in Space by Raymond C. Miller." Binding holes to letter, otherwise fine, bright, clean condition. A fine example of Einstein asserting his vastly superior knowledge against the legions of would-be "rivals" who plagued him constantly.

Autographed Letter Signed, in German, 4to, A4, Berlin, July 13, 1925. To Dr. Granthoff: "While the materialistic aspect of the brochure is correct, its mentality is poor. The educated people were not big enough to repent their sins against the holy Spirit publicly and officially; therefore on should not expect that from outsides. In the more complete, cultural society deeply shameful situation, it is only fortunate that both parties were guilty of misdeeds. They should both reach out and shake hands, without either of them feeling superior over the other." On June 5, 1925, Albert Einstein had returned to Berlin after a three-month tour in Brazil and Argentina. The question of scientific determinism gave rise to questions about Einstein's position on theological determinism, and whether or not he believed in God, or in a god. In 1929, Einstein told Rabbi Herbert S. Goldstein "I believe in Spinoza's God, who reveals Himself in the lawful harmony of the world, not in a God Who concerns Himself with the fate and the doings of mankind". Insightful religious collectible. Exceedingly rare. Very fine condition.

Albert Einstein, Typed Letter Signed, one page, 8.25x10.75" , embossed personal letterhead, March 21, 1952. Letter to Mrs. Mullen, in full: "Thank you for your letter of March 17. The nation is composed of small groups and enough energetic and devoted small groups can achieve everything. Propaganda only evokes counter-propaganda and is soon forgotten. Therefore do not underestimate the importance of the small group." By 1952, Einstein used his considerable influence and prestige to become a strong and vigorous voice in defending the rights of groups and individuals against the power of the state. Also in the same year this letter was written, Einstein would decline an invitation to become Israel’s second president, after the passing of Chaim Weizmann. In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, scattered light staining and creasing, and two small tears.

Exceptionally rare typed letter on one page of Institute for Advanced Study letterhead, measuring 8x11inches, dated January 5, 1951. Einstein writes to Murray B. Loss in State College, Pennsylvania. The letter reads in full [spellings and punctuation retained]: "I am, of course, tired of explaining the same thing to hundreds of people separately. The essential point is this that the stationary clock U1 and the travelling clock U2 are not physically equivalent. For U1 has not been accelerated but U2 has. Treated according to the special theory of relativity there is no inertial system relatively to which U2 is continually [handwritten above a stricken phrase: 'at rest']. This may suffice to give you the possibility to analyze the case yourself." The clocks that Einstein refers to, one stationary and one moving, are a classic illustration of the principle of time dilation, one of the consequences of his theory. In simplified summary, Einstein posited that from the point of view of a stationary observer, a moving clock would appear to run more slowly as it approached the speed of light. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. With intersecting mailing folds and subtle toning with a few small, faint marginal stains, otherwise very fine condition. (WOHE10)

Typed Letter Signed, by "Albert Einstein" one page, 8.5x11", with an embossed personal letterhead, December 27th, 1946. Letter to Alice k. Orland in Santa Monica, California. In full: " My sincerest thanks for your note and my best wishes for New Year, which I hope, will give you the opportunity to work again, and give you satisfaction with your work. Please covey my greetings to Bert Brecht, who's art I sincerely admire the most of the people I know who write in German today." In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, scattered light creasing and toning, and liquid paper touch-ups to scattered spotting. (WOHE10)

Fantastic typed letter in German signed by A. Einstein, two pages, 8.5x11", personal letterhead, January 20, 1938. Einstein writes to a gentleman in Utica, New York. In excellent condition, with paperclip impressions to tops of both pages, and some light wrinkling. Einstein’s signature is crisp and dark. (WOHE10)

A stunning 6.5 x 4.5" black and white photograph of a older Albert Einstein. Signed at the bottom of the image with fine black ink pen and is dated 49. A few crease around the edges of the photograph otherwise in fine condition. Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist, philosopher and author who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and best known scientists and intellectuals of all time. A German-Swiss Nobel laureate, he is often regarded as the father of modern physics