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E=mc2
Einstein Letter Conveying Famous Equation Sells for $1.2 Million
May 24, 2021
Boston — A rare letter in which Albert Einstein writes out his famous equation, "E = mc2," the only known example in private hands, sold for $1,243,707, according to Boston-based RR Auction.
Book Dealer: Antiquarian & Rare
Paul Foster Books. ABA, ILAB, PBFA.
76 Anson Road
London, LDN NW2 6AE
United Kingdom
0044 208 123 5373
Special Collections
Ken Lopez Bookseller
51 Huntington Rd.
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-4827
Book Dealer: Antiquarian & Rare
Kuenzig Books
P.O. Box 452
Topsfield, MA 01983
(978) 887-4053
Kuenzig Books deals in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, early
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Book Dealer: Antiquarian & Rare
Pryor-Johnson Rare Books
65-49 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
(212) 452-1990
Signed First Editions, especially Beat Lit., Fine Press, Photography, Antiquarian,
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